Video drops as Ghanaian female goalkeeper attacks referee in Women's Super League

Video drops as Ghanaian female goalkeeper attacks referee in Women's Super League

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
  • A Ghanaian goalkeeper has attacked a referee in the Women's Super League
  • Soccer Intellectuals shot stopper Selina Abalansa vented her anger on the referee after conceding a goal
  • Soccer Intellectuals were playing Prison Ladies in the Super Cup at the Madina Astro Turf

Soccer Intellectuals goalkeeper, Selina Abalansa vented her anger on referee Cynthia Anaful after viciously attacking her after conceding a second goal in the game against Prison Ladies.

The goalkeeper, who was rounded up expertly by Helena Obeng of Prison Ladies before netting the goal, rushed onto the referee and smacked her down.

In a video posted on Twitter, spotted by YEN.com.gh, an unhappy Selina is seen punching the referee before security rushed to separate the two.

Female goalkeeper, Selina Abalansa with the national team. SOURCE: Twitter/ @ghanafaofficial
Video drops as Ghanaian female goalkeeper attacks referee in Women's Super League. SOURCE: Twitter/ @ghanafaofficial
Source: Twitter

Prisons Ladies defeated Soccer Intellectuals 2-0 at the Madina Astro Turf to progress to the semi finals of the competition.

The Ghana Football Association is expected to make a decision after the video circulating on social media.

Selina Abalansa has been training with the youth female national team, but her indiscipline act is expected to warrant some punishment.

Hasaacas Ladies return from Egypt ahead of Super League

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that, Hasaacas Ladies have arrived in Ghana after two weeks in Egypt for the CAF Women's Champions League.

The Ghanaian club finished second after a defeat to South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in the finals last Friday.

In photos posted on Twitter, the players, technical team and management members are seen leaving the Kotoko International Airport.

The team has started preparations ahead of the Women's Super League.

Ghanaian female footballer nominated for Puskas Award

Ghanaian female footballer, Sandra Owusu-Ansah has been nominated for the 2021 FIFA Puskas Award after scoring a stunner in the national women's league.

The Supreme Ladies forward netted a worldie against Kumasi Sports Academy with a half volley reminiscent of Zidane's champions League winning goal for Real Madrid in 2002.

FIFA confirmed Owusu-Ansah's nomination on their official website, with the rest of the nominees on Monday, November 29, 2021.

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Lukman Mumuni
Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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