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Pierre Dwomoh Banned 11 Matches for Racial Abuse of Watford Under-21 Teammate

The FA framed the sanction as a global response that combines an 11-match domestic ban, a £2,500 fine, compulsory face-to-face education.

Overview

  • An independent FA disciplinary commission found Dwomoh guilty of very serious heritage-based racist abuse and imposed an 11-match ban that applies to domestic football.
  • The incidents took place during pre-match U21 warm-ups at Watford’s London Colney on October 27 and November 4, 2025, when the player directed slurs at a teammate of Indian heritage.
  • Watford removed Dwomoh from first-team activity, reported the matter to the FA, and has confirmed it has terminated his contract.
  • The FA appealed to increase the suspension to 16 matches but the Appeal Board rejected that request and upheld the 11-match global sanction.
  • In addition to the ban, Dwomoh was fined £2,500, must complete mandatory face-to-face education by August 9, 2026, and the commission said he initially refused responsibility before later admitting the offences and apologising.