{
  "id": 6549655,
  "title": "Kotoko, Debibi United charged by GFA over delayed match highlights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/kotoko-debibi-united-charged-by-gfa-over-delayed-match-highlights",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T05:57:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/kotoko-debibi-united-charged-by-gfa-over-delayed-match-highlights/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Asante Kotoko and Debibi United for allegedly breaching Premier League regulations concerning delayed match highlights. The two clubs played a 2-2 draw in their opening match of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season. However, they failed to publish video highlights of the game within the required 48-hour window. The GFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against both clubs, giving them until September 11th to respond to the charges. The clubs will present their rebuttals before the deadline, following which the proper disciplinary process will continue. Kotoko will now focus on their next fixture against Heart of Lions, while Debibi United prepare to play Bechem United.",
  "summary": "Asante Kotoko and Debibi United have been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over an alleged breach of the Premier League regulations following their opening league fixture. The two clubs have been charged for allegedly failing to publish video highlights of their match within the stipulated 48-hour period. Kotoko and Debibi United played out […] The post Kotoko, Debibi United…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}