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Ghanaian Winger Frank Acheampong Slaps Opponent in Chinese Super League Match in Response to Alleged Racial Insults

by Eric Olander
Ghanaian winger Frank Acheampong was sent off after reacting to alleged racial abuse during Shenzhen FC's 3-1 Chinese Super League defeat at Henan Jianye on Friday.

Ghanaian footballer Frank Acheampong apparently reached a breaking point on Friday when the Shenzhen FC winger slapped a member of the opposing team in response to alleged racial slurs.

The 29-year was ejected from the match for violent behaviour, his first-ever expulsion from a Chinese Super League match.

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