GFA condemns racial abuse targeted at Christopher Antwi-Adjei, throws weight behind winger
19th August 2025
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has strongly condemned the racial abuse suffered by winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei during Schalke 04’s DFB-Pokal first-round tie against Lokomotive Leipzig on Sunday.
The 31-year-old Ghana international was targeted in the 13th minute while preparing to take a throw-in, forcing the referee to briefly halt proceedings. Despite the intervention, sections of the home supporters continued to boo Antwi-Adjei throughout the game until the final whistle.
In a statement, the GFA branded the incident as “evil” and reaffirmed its support for the Schalke forward.
“Racism is evil. It has no place in football. It has no place in society,” the statement read.“Christopher showed incredible strength in the face of hate — reminding us all that dignity and character will always rise above ignorance. As the Ghana Football Association, we stand firmly with him. We echo his courage, and we demand a game where every player is respected, no matter their colour, race, or origin.
Football is about unity. Football is about love. Football is for all of us. Let’s raise our voices together: NO TO RACISM. YES TO EQUALITY.”
Antwi-Adjei has since lodged a formal complaint with local authorities, and German police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Schalke’s sporting director Frank Baumann and head coach Miron Muslic also condemned the abuse, stressing the club’s full backing for the Ghanaian winger.
Antwi-Adjei, who joined Schalke last summer, remains a key figure for the Bundesliga 2 side as they push for promotion this season.