By Frank Darkwah
The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association has reversed its decision to hand Hearts of Oak a three match empty stadium ban, according to report in the media.
The DC had initially ordered the Rainbow Club to play their next three home matches in an empty stadium going on to fine the Club GHC12, 000 for an ill-mannered behavior on the part of their supporters in a premier League game against WA All Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Latest development indicate the Committee have asked the Club to play their next two home matches away from home with the initial GHC12,000 increased to GHC15,000.
A venue for the team’s League games against Sekondi Hasaacas and Liberty Professionals is expected to be announced soon.
The latest resolution by the Disciplinary Committee is as results of Hearts of Oak decision to appeal the hefty punishment imposed on the team.
Meanwhile Spokesperson of the Club Opare Addo and board member Barima Atuahene who were all banned from football related activities for the next two years have their punishment reduced to three months.