[ 2011-12-16 ]

Metro TV threatens to boycott Kotoko matches
Local television station Metro TV has threatened
to boycott Asante Kotoko matches in the Glo
Premier League following an attack on two of their
journalists.

Commentator Christopher Opoku and his summarizer
Nana Agyemang were heckled at the Baba Yara
Stadium after Kotoko’s 1-0 win over defending
champions Berekum Chelsea.

The irate fans were believed to be unhappy with
comments from the two seasoned journalists after
referee Joseph Lamptey awarded a controversial
penalty to the Porcupine Warriors with 10 minutes
remaining in the top-flight league.

Nathaniel Asamoah was fouled in the box by
goalkeeper Ernest Sowah but television replays
showed there was no contact.

But some of their fans took offence and attempted
to vent their spleen on, especially, the ex-Okwahu
United coach but for the timely intervention of
one Opoku who shielded his colleague.

“I want to state on record that we’re not
going to cover Kotoko matches again and we are
making an official report to the PLB to that
effect,” Metro TV’s Head of Sports Christopher
Opoku told Accra-based Happy FM.

“After the game we wanted to go and see our crew
members only to be attacked by some fans for no
apparent reason.

“I had to serve as a shield to Nana Agyeman
otherwise it would have been an untold story.

“They destroyed two of our very important cables
and I tell you we won’t cover their matches
again,”

“The penalty against Kotoko was not correct and
television replays showed that. But at the first
instance we all thought he was spot on until we
saw it again. And what is wrong if we commented on
it?

“I remember using the word ‘con’ to describe
Nathaniel Asamoah who fooled the referee and all
of us in awarding the penalty.

“I am sorry to say this but all these acrimony
against us was started by Kumasi-based Angel FM
and it’s unfortunate.”

Source - GNA

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