Asante Kotoko assistant coach Diego Mendes Gomes Pinto Peral has been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following an alleged assault on Medeama SC player Ebenezer Adade during their Ghana Premier League encounter.
The disciplinary action was announced in the GFA’s latest update on regulatory actions for the 2026/2027 football season.
According to the GFA, Peral has been charged with a breach of Article 12(1)(h) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019, following the incident involving the Medeama SC player during the league fixture.
The charge stems from allegations that the Asante Kotoko assistant coach physically assaulted Ebenezer Adade during the match.
The two clubs shared the spoils in an entertaining Ghana Premier League encounter, with Asante Kotoko and Medeama SC playing out a 1-1 draw. However, the result has now been overshadowed by the disciplinary proceedings involving the Kotoko technical team member.
The GFA has given Peral until Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to respond to the charge and present his defence regarding the alleged incident.
The deadline provides the assistant coach with an opportunity to respond to the allegations before the disciplinary process proceeds.
Article 12(1)(h) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019, forms the basis of the charge communicated by the football governing body. The case is therefore expected to be handled through the association’s established disciplinary procedures.
For Asante Kotoko, the development comes as another issue requiring attention off the pitch following their league fixture against Medeama.
The club will be keenly monitoring the situation as its assistant coach prepares to respond to the allegations levelled against him.
It remains unclear what position Peral and Asante Kotoko will adopt in their response to the GFA. The governing body is yet to announce any final sanction, meaning the allegations should not be treated as an established finding of guilt.
The next step will depend on the response submitted by Peral before the November 4 deadline and the subsequent disciplinary process.
BornAgain Sports will continue to monitor developments surrounding the case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
