The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has strongly condemned football club administrators in the wake of recent violent incidents at league match venues.

Labeling the club owners as “clueless,” Adams voiced serious concern about the persistent hooliganism that he says is damaging the image of Ghanaian football.

His comments come amid a disturbing rise in violence during league games, sparking renewed calls for structural reforms and improved leadership within the sport.

In an interview with Accra-based Sporty FM, Mr Adams condemned the poor management of clubs and stressed the urgent need for comprehensive education and training for club owners to curb the trend of violence and restore discipline in the sport.

“What I have seen and know what we must do is to have proper education of club owners. They need serious education even before the fans. Some club owners seem not to be up to the task beyond just owning the clubs” he stated.

Adams further criticized the management’s cluelessness about the sport’s core values, asserting that “some management clearly seem not to understand, they are so clueless about what football is all about.”

His comments underscore the urgency for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and club owners to implement stricter measures to curb violence and promote discipline within the league.

One of the most alarming incidents occurred during Week 33 of the Ghana Premier League, when a heated match between Basake Holy Stars and Nations FC at the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena descended into chaos.

The game was eventually abandoned after Nations FC reported that their chairman, Dr. Kyei, and club president, Mr. Divine Kyei Boadu, were both assaulted.

The violent outbreak created a hazardous atmosphere for players, officials, and fans, raising serious questions about safety and league governance.