According to reports, the incident happened on Saturday night at the University of Ghana Stadium during Hearts' 2-0 victory over Young Apostles.
The GFA Prosecutor claims that the team broke matchday safety rules by allowing unaccredited fans to rejoice in the restricted area.
The charges were described in full in an FA statement:
Following their Ghana Premier League match against Young Apostles FC, Accra Hearts of Oak SC was accused of violating Article 8(e) of the GFA Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols, 2025, as well as Article 34(6)(d) of the GFA Ghana Premier League Regulations, 2019.
The club is accused of allowing unaffiliated individuals, particularly its followers, to rejoice inside the protected area, which is wrong and defames the sport.
"They must reply to the charges by Tuesday, March 11, 2025."
This was the first league game since early February, when the Ghana Premier League was suspended for five weeks when Francis Frimpong, also known as "Nana Pooley," was tragically stabbed during a match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko at Nana Kronmansah Park. On March 6, Pooley was buried in Kumasi.
The GFA has implemented improved matchday security procedures and assigned regional safety officers from the Ghana Police Service to increase safety at league stadiums in response to recent security concerns.
"They must reply to the charges by Tuesday, March 11, 2025."
This was the first league game since early February, when the Ghana Premier League was suspended for five weeks when Francis Frimpong, also known as "Nana Pooley," was tragically stabbed during a match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko at Nana Kronmansah Park. On March 6, Pooley was buried in Kumasi.
The GFA has implemented improved matchday security procedures and assigned regional safety officers from the Ghana Police Service to increase safety at league stadiums in response to recent security concerns.
Notwithstanding the dispute, Hearts of Oak are now leading opponents Asante Kotoko and Bibiani Gold Stars by two points with 36 points, both of whom have a game left to play.