Bashir Hayford storms pitch to delay Ghana Premier League match

Coach Bashir Hayford caused a 20-minute interruption at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park during a match between his side, Heart of Lions and Bechem United on Saturday, April 27, 2024. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Bashir Hayford is observed storming the pitch to engage with the referee regarding a contentious matter. Subsequently, the coach retreated to the sidelines before transporting a chair to the centre of the field, where he positioned himself for a period, effectively pausing the game. In solidarity, the Heart of Lions players took a brief break on the pitch. The rationale behind Bashir Hayford's unconventional tactic remains undisclosed; however, Akoma FM's report suggests that the coach voiced significant grievances concerning the host team's conduct. In the struggle to avoid relegation, Heart of Lions managed a 1-1 draw in their clash with Bechem United. Watch the video below Heart of Lions coach Bashir Hayford sat on the pitch with a chair, delaying play for about 20 mins during a Ghana Premier League game against Bechem United.#3SportsGH pic.twitter.com/zoKHcU9ioA - #3Sports (@3SportsGh) April 29, 2024 Source: Ghana Web