Retired Ghanaian referee Thomas Nunoo has revealed that his son, match official Julian Nunoo, is worried following his controversial decision to disallow Asante Kotoko’s goal against Bibiani GoldStars.
The incident occurred during Matchday 19 when Kotoko visited DUN’s Park to face the defending Ghana Premier League champions. After a goalless first half, the Porcupine Warriors appeared to take the lead through a second-half header from Samba O’Neil.
However, the goal was ruled out after referee Julian Nunoo blew for a foul, as replays suggested that goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi had pushed his teammate. The game ended 0-0.
The decision has drawn strong criticism from the club’s fans, who have called for strict sanctions against the official.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Thomas Nunoo, now a CAF and FIFA instructor, admitted that his son made the wrong call and said the error stemmed from poor positioning.
“My son Julian Nunoo is very much worried about his decision to disallow Asante Kotoko’s goal against Bibiani GoldStars,” he said.
“He had that decision wrong, and it was about his positioning on the pitch,” he added.
In response, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is expected to convene a meeting with the match officials involved to address the controversy.
