Communications Director of Berekum Chelsea, Isaac Obeng, has explained why several players appeared without names on their jerseys during the club’s Ghana Premier League opener against Asante Kotoko.
The Golden City Park outfit has been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) with multiple breaches of matchday regulations following their 1-0 defeat in the 2025/26 season opener.
During the game, some Chelsea players wore jerseys without proper identification, prompting criticism.
Addressing the issue, Obeng told Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show that the mishap was due to a late delivery from the club’s kit suppliers.
“We received our jerseys on Friday afternoon. During inspection, we realised that some had numbers at the back while others did not,” Obeng explained.
“But the timeframe was too short for the club to resolve the issue, so we informed the company, which admitted it was a mistake. We will find ways to ensure this does not happen in the next match,” he added.
Chelsea have until Tuesday, September 16, to respond to the charges.
In addition to the jersey issue, the club faces allegations of breaching safety and security protocols by allowing an unauthorised official, Nana Nketia, into the inner perimeter. They are also accused of failing to organise the mandatory pre-match interview for head coach Samuel Boadu.
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