Asante Kotoko have fined assistant coach Diego Mendes Gomes Pinto Peral following his involvement in an incident with Medeama SC defender Ebenezer Adade during their Ghana Premier League encounter, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Porcupine Warriors confirmed the disciplinary action in an official statement dated November 2, 2026, acknowledging the incident and reaffirming the club’s commitment to professionalism, discipline and fair play.
According to the club, Peral was fined after punching Medeama defender Ebenezer Adade in the face during Sunday’s encounter between the two sides.
The incident attracted attention following the match and subsequently led to action from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), which charged the Asante Kotoko assistant coach with a breach of Article 12(1)(h) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019.
The GFA had earlier given Peral until Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to respond to the charge.
However, Asante Kotoko have now taken their own internal disciplinary measures against the coach, making it clear that his conduct does not represent the standards and values of the club.
In its statement, the club stressed that it would not tolerate behaviour that undermines its reputation and principles.
“Such conduct does not reflect the standards and values we uphold at Asante Kotoko. The Club has imposed a fine on Coach Diego Peral as part of its internal disciplinary measures,” the statement read.
The club also disclosed that Peral acknowledged that he could have handled the situation more professionally, while emphasising the importance of discipline, accountability and respect within the team.
Asante Kotoko further reiterated their commitment to promoting fair play both on and off the pitch, stressing that everyone associated with the club must uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
The development comes as the club continues to deal with the aftermath of their 1-1 draw against Medeama SC, with the incident involving Peral and Adade becoming one of the major talking points following the fixture.
Although the club has imposed an internal fine on its assistant coach, the GFA disciplinary process remains a separate matter, and the football governing body is expected to consider Peral’s response before determining the next course of action.
The latest development demonstrates Asante Kotoko’s decision to address the incident internally while the GFA’s disciplinary proceedings continue.
BornAgain Sports will continue to monitor the situation and bring readers further updates on the case.
