Former Malmo FF midfielder, Kingsley Sarfo has slammed his former side, describing the hierarchy of the club as ‘ingrate’.
Sarfo stay at the Swedish club abruptly came to an end after he was accused of one case of attempted rape, and two cases of statutory rape.
As a result of the arrest, Sarfo was suspended from playing for Malmö FF.
Sarfo was sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison, along with a fine of 150,000 SEK.
Narrating the situation, the midfielder accused the club of failing to support him after he was accused of rape.
“I was stunned with how the club treated me after I was accused of rape,” he told Kumasi based Pure FM.
“Even Zlatan Ibrahimovic who has served the country has issues with them.
“A player of Malmo FF was the in same situation I was but the club stood by him and fought to end the end case but in my case, I was left alone.
“For me, I think they are ungrateful because I never deserve what I went through but the club was unconcerned and even terminated my contract but I thank God I am finally out,” he added.
Sarfo also revealed that he contemplated on committing suicide due to the situation.
“I contemplated committing suicide. I went through hell and I am happy to be back playing football,” he said.
“It got to a point that you feel like ending your life. But I am grateful for the opportunity to be here.
“I went through emotional torture. I have overcome the trauma and looking forward to continuing my career,” he added.
Sarfo currently plays for Olympiakos Nicosia in Cyprus. His contract was improved and extended until 2023.
He made his international debut for Ghana in 2017.
Background
Following a promising start in Allsvenskan during 2017 Sarfo was subject to a bid from the title holders Malmö FF, where he agreed personal terms in spite of Sirius holding out for 15 million SEK or €1.5 million. Sarfo’s agent stated that his client was only interested in making a move to Malmö because of him needing another year to acquire Swedish citizenship and therefore was not interested in moving abroad as well as wanting UEFA Champions League football.
On 22 June 2017 Malmö FF confirmed the signing of Sarfo in a press conference. Sarfo made his debut for Malmö on the first day of the Swedish transfer window, 15 July, as his old club Sirius came to Swedbank Stadion. Sarfo scored a goal on his debut but couldn’t help his team to a victory as the game ended 3-3.
On 1 October 2017 Sarfo was suspended by the club until further notice after being declared a suspect in a police investigation.
After a District Court had decided not to detain him, Sarfo continued to practice with Malmö FF until he was arrested again on 31 January 2018 under new charges. Malmö FF reacted by announcing his shutdown. After his criminal conviction for multiple statutory rapes, Malmö FF terminated Sarfo’s contract on 12 June 2018.
Sexual assault
On 30 September 2017 Sarfo was requested to be arrested following accusations of one case of attempted rape, and two cases of statutory rape. As a result of the arrest, Sarfo was suspended from playing for Malmö FF, a suspension that was lifted on 11 January 2018 awaiting the legal process to be completed.
On 31 January 2018, Sarfo once again was arrested by the Swedish police, suspected of five cases of statutory rape. On 8 June 2018, he was sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison, along with a fine of 150,000 SEK and deportation after having served his jail sentence.
Source: Modern Ghana