Kotoko hits assistant coach Diogo Peral with hefty fine after slapping incident with Medeama player

• Asante Kotoko have fined assistant coach Diogo Peral following his confrontation with Medeama defender Ebenezer Adade during their 1-1 draw.

• Peral has admitted that he could have handled the situation more professionally, but Kotoko have not disclosed the amount of the fine.

• The GFA has also charged the Portuguese coach over the alleged assault and given him until November 4, 2026, to respond.

Asante Kotoko have fined assistant coach Diogo Peral following his involvement in a physical confrontation with a Medeama SC player during their Ghana Premier League encounter on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

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The Kumasi-based club announced the disciplinary action in a statement after Peral was sent off for slapping Medeama player Ebenezer Adade during the Matchday 9 fixture at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

Although Kotoko did not disclose the amount of the fine, the club said the decision was part of its internal disciplinary measures to maintain professionalism and discipline.

In the statement, the Porcupine Warriors acknowledged the incident and said the coach had accepted responsibility for his conduct.

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Kotoko further stressed that Peral's behaviour did not represent the values and standards of the club.

The club also urged its supporters and stakeholders to continue backing the team as it remains focused on its objectives for the season.

The incident occurred during Sunday's league encounter when Medeama left-back Ebenezer Adade became involved in a confrontation with members of Kotoko's technical team near the touchline.

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In a social media video, Peral appeared to have slapped Ebenezer Adade after Adade tried to wrestle the ball from him, prompting the referee to show the Portuguese coach a red card.

Medeama took the lead through Usman Safianu in the 42nd minute before Kotoko captain Musah Hamzata scored an equaliser shortly after the restart. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

The result left Medeama at the top of the league table with 18 points, while Kotoko moved to ninth position with 13 points.