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President Akufo-Addo of Ghana Lifts Ban On Football And Contact Sports

by Joseph Odoekwu

September 21, 2020

President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has lifted the ban on football and other contact sports according to GFA Communications. The ...

President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has lifted the ban on football and other contact sports according to GFA Communications.

The President said this on Sunday, September 20, 2020 during his update on the spread of Corona Virus.

Ghana suspended football since March 16, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading to the cancellation of the 2019/2020 season. The GFA Communications in a statement issued partly reads:

''Towards the progressive easing of restrictions, Government has taken the decision to allow the resumption of training in all contact sports, taking into consideration the imminent participation of our national teams in international competitions. Indeed, some national teams have already been given the dispensation to begin training, ahead of their international engagements. All sports people, who are camped, are to be tested regularly. President Nana Addo said.

''With respect to football, after due consultations with the Ghana Football Association, it has been decided that the Ghana Premier League and the Division One Football League will restart on Friday, 30th October, with a full regime of testing of the players, technical and management staff.

''No spectators will be allowed at the training centres, and, when actual competition resumes, seating at all stadia will be limited to twenty-five percent (25%) capacity to ensure social distancing.

''Wearing of masks by spectators at stadia will be mandatory. The restart of all other sporting competitions will be determined on a case-by-case basis, pending consultations between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the respective sport associations,'' he added.

The Ghana Football Association will soon announce dates for the commencement of all major League competitions including the Regional Leagues.

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