World Cup hit by 'match fix' storm as Ghana Police probe alleged rigging after sting

 

Ghana's football association has called in police after being caught up in an alleged match-fixing sting.

An undercover probe reportedly filmed a FIFA agent and a senior figure in the Ghanaian FA claiming they could hire officials to fix friendlies involving Ghana.

It was claimed they were caught in a sting by reporters posing as representatives from an investment company wanting to "sponsor" games.

The terms were that it would cost £100,000 for each fixed match with the fake firm appointing officials, contrary to FIFA rules.

There is no suggestion players were involved.

When confronted about the investigation by Channel 4's Dispatches and the Telegraph newspaper, both men denied any involvement in a plot to fix matches.

The Ghanaian FA said in a statement: "The GFADID not sign any contract and the two gentlemen did not make corrupt offers to the GFAOR its officials."

The GFA said both men had been reported to the Ghana Police "to investigate whether they were seeking to influence the results of matches".

"We have also reported the matter to FIFA. We will not tolerate such misrepresentations and we will seek strong sanctions against such individuals if such claims are found to be true."