On February 5, 2026, Ghana Premier League side FC Samartex 1996 officially announced sanctions against its assistant coach and youth team coach, Eric Bekoe, following a ruling by the club’s Disciplinary Committee.
The decision stems from proceedings where Bekoe appeared before the committee to address four charges brought against him by the club. After deliberations, he was found guilty on three of the four charges.
The specific details of the charges relate to insubordination and a breach of the club’s code of ethics and rules of engagement for technical team members, as referenced in earlier club statements and media reports surrounding his initial temporary suspension on February 3, 2026.
As a result of the guilty findings, the Disciplinary Committee imposed the following penalties:
– A two-week suspension from his duties.
– Forfeiture of one month’s salary, to be deducted in installments over two months.
– Requirement to sign a bond for good behavior moving forward.
The committee, chaired by Chief Inspector (Rtd) Vincent Bebli, emphasized the importance of all employees and staff operating within the club’s established structures, procedures, and rules. It urged everyone associated with FC Samartex 1996 and its subsidiaries to adhere to these guidelines as much as possible to maintain discipline and professionalism.
The club further noted that records of the proceedings would be made available through its communications department to any member of the public upon request.
Eric Bekoe, a former Black Stars striker and one-time Ghana Premier League top scorer, had been appointed to roles including assistant coach for the senior team and head coach for the youth setup at FC Samartex prior to this incident. The sanctions follow an initial temporary suspension pending the disciplinary hearing, highlighting the club’s firm stance on maintaining order within its technical bench and operations. The club has indicated that further updates may be provided as necessary, though the matter now appears resolved with the imposed penalties.