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Dong-Bortey handed 1-year ban
Exactly 4 years today, the former Hearts sensational midfielder was banned for 12-months for assaulting a match official
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The Aduana Stars midfielder, who is no stranger on the disciplinary table throughout his chequered football career, was handed his heaviest punishment ever following a hearing into the case after the FA Cup match against King Solomon on January 21, 2012 at the Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa.
According to the Disciplinary Committee, the 29-year old, as at the time of the ban was found guilty of the charge, which blighted the match that saw Aduana Stars win by a lone goal.
“Dong-Bortey has been issued a suspension for a period of 12 months. The player assaulted the central referee during an MTN FA Cup Round of 64 match with King Solomon on January 21, 2012” a GFA statement copied to GNA Sports read.
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A former national youth star, the talented mid-fielder’s career has been dogged by controversies on and off the field during his days with Accra Hearts of Oak and with Aduana Stars.
After almost eight seasons with Hearts, Dong-Bortey joined Aduana Stars in 2010 powering them to their Premier League title in their maiden season in the top flight.
Dong-Bortey has featured for the Black Stars six times between 2002 and 2004
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