Ghana striker Benjamin Tetteh was sent off after punching Gabon’s Aaron Boupendza during Africa Cup of Nations match between Ghana and Gabon

Ghanaian Striker Benjamin Tetteh Gets Three Match Ban

Last updated Jan 16, 2022

Ghanaian striker Benjamin Tetteh will serve a three-match suspension after punching an opponent during a mass brawl following Friday’s 1-1 draw with Gabon at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon.

Tensions boiled over as Ghana were enraged by a late equaliser that Gabon scored after opting not to return the ball when the Black Stars put it out of play after their midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh went down injured.

After a shoving match broke out on the pitch after the full-time whistle, Tetteh took a swing at Gabon’s Aaron Boupendza and was later shown a red card by the referee.

CAF on Saturday said it had decided to suspend Tetteh for one additional match on top of his automatic two-game ban.

He will miss Ghana’s must-win clash against Comoros on Tuesday. Ghana is third in Group C with just one point from two games.

Read more: Gabon Earns Vital Draw Against Ghana

Chidi Nwoke/The Guardian.