GFA and Police hunt for Coach Iddrisu Napari
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Napari, also known as Coach Kubli, is said to have gone into hiding after invading the pitch in the 38th minute to assault the referee in a game involving his team, Tiyumbu Ladies on Saturday June 17, 2023.
In a statement, the FA reported that that after series of scans and medical support at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, the referee was now in stable condition at the Tamale Technical University Hospital.
The Northern Regional Crime Officer of the police service has visited the victim at the hospital and spoken to a number of people in line with his investigations.
However, Coach Napari is still at large while frantic efforts are underway to apprehend him.
Police, GFA, Northern Regional FA are seeking public support and information of his hideout to arrest the coach who has reportedly vacated his home since the incident happened on Saturday.
The Police has given assurance of its firm commitment to ensure the arrest of the coach.
The Northern Regional FA Chairman, who visited the referee at the hospital, expressed his gratitude to the RFA Secretary, Referees Manager, Alhassan Alhassan and Northern Region Referees Association who immediately took the injured referee to the hospital to receive medical care.
The statement indicated the GFA leadership have been in contact with the Northern Regional FA chairman and his secretary to ensure that the best medical care was given to the referee.
