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Ghanain female referee beaten mercilessly by Prison Ladies FC fans in a Women's football match

FIFA referee Theresa Bremansu was allegedly beaten mercilessly by Prison Ladies FC fans in a Women's football match in Ghana.

ref Theresa Bremansu

Prisons FC were pipped 1-0 by Ampem Darkoa in the first leg semi-final of Women’s Special Competition at the Army Park in Sunyani to give the visitors huge advantage.

The only goal of the match was scored by Mavis Owusu in the 48th minute

After the final whistle, referee Bremansu was attacked by an alleged prison officer in the full glare of the other officers and spectators.

“I was attacked by a prison officer who was wearing a black top in the full glance of the public. I cried for help but nobody came to my rescue. I called for his arrest and nobody moved a finger. They all saw this man beating me up. I am on my way to the Police Station to report him,” she confirmed.

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Venue media officer and Ampem Darkoa Ladies PRO, Akosua Frimpomaa confirmed the incident.

‘’Referee Theresa Bremansu was attacked by a guy many people say he is a prison officer. He slapped the referee from behind,” she narrated.

“She has sustained injuries on her face as a result. I am writing my report to the Normalization committee and I attach pictures of the incident.”

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