Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has criticised Justice Blay over his recent outburst against Asante Kotoko, describing the comments as "unfortunate and unnecessary." Blay, who rejoined Kotoko in 2022, was released by the club last month after being deemed surplus to requirements for the upcoming season.

In an interview with Kumasi-based Pure FM, the midfielder made startling claims against some of his former teammates, alleging alcoholism within the camp and accusing two players, Joseph Ablor and Camara Mohammed, of engaging in smoking.

He also claimed Camara snatched his girlfriend, and that striker Kwame Opoku took over his relationship with a "sugar mummy" he had introduced to him.

Reacting to the saga on Luv FM's Sports Blitz Xtra, Agyemang-Badu said Blay's decision to go public with those allegations only damaged his own image, especially given the trust and admiration he once enjoyed from Kotoko fans. "When they level all allegations against you, you want to come out and just defend yourself.