Hearts of Oak's assistant coach, Abdul Bashiru, has accused Medeama President, Moses Armah Parker of entering the referee's dressing room at halftime in their defeat in Tarkwa on Wednesday.

He made the allegation against the referee officiating the recent match between his side and Medeama SC, calling for an urgent investigation by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

The Phobians suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Ghana Premier League, falling to Medeama SC. Despite enjoying an unbeaten run of eight games, Hearts of Oak have faced setbacks in their recent matches.

Expressing his dissatisfaction with the referee's conduct during the game, Bashiru accused a Medeama SC bankroller of interfering with the officiating process, including entering the referee's dressing room at halftime.

"There is something that I want to say, what happened after the first half, the GFA must have a look at it. How can a bankroller after the first half go inside the referee’s dressing room?" questioned Bashiru, highlighting the concerning incident.

Furthermore, Bashiru alleged that the referee displayed bias towards Medeama SC, citing intimidation tactics and a noticeable shift in behavior during the second half of the game.

"While acknowledging Medeama's superiority on the day, Bashiru asserted that the referee played a role in their defeat," remarked onlookers.

With their focus now on Karela United, Hearts of Oak faces a critical period as they strive to bounce back from their recent losses and regain their footing in the league.