Management of Asante Kotoko have released a statement on the indefinite ban placed on Nicholas Mensah by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Mensah was charged by the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana FA for fraudulently change of his identity after a protest was filed against Asante Kotoko by Aduana Stars FC in January.
Aduana Stars filed the protest under the suspicion that the player in question — Nicholas Mensah — does not have the required certification for a change in name.
The player who now identifies himself as Joshua Kwame Rhule was christened, Louis Mensah, but has undergone a change of name on a different occasions – twice recognized in football.
However, the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana FA has dismissed Aduana Stars' petition of punishing Asante Kotoko for an engagement in illegal registration of the player.
In the ruling, it was stated that Mensah's former club Dumasua Delsanco FC are liable for the illegal registration and have been refered to the GFA Prosecutor.
Mensah was also been charged and handed an indefinite suspension (ban) from football after his license as a player has been revoked by the Ghana Football Association.
Below is the statement from Asante Kotoko
Aduana Stars FC filed a protest against Asante Kotoko SC for fielding an unqualified player in the person of Nicholas Mensah after our match day 10 encounter.
The protest case has been determined and duly dismissed. However, the registration of Nicholas Mensah has been suspended due to infractions which according to the Disciplinary Committee occurred prior to him joining Asante Kotoko.
Our legal team is dealing with the matter and would take the necessary steps to assist the player.
Nicholas will be given the necessary psychological help throughout this debacle
