GFA Postpone fans return to Stadia
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has rescinded their decision to allow clubs to admit supporters into their stadia.
The decision came after further consultations with stake holders and the National Covid-19 Task Force.
Read bellow the release:
POSTPONEMENT:
ADMITTANCE OF RESTRICTIVE NUMBER OF SPECTATORS TO MATCH VENUES
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) extends its compliments and sporting regards.
Our earlier communication on the aforementioned subject refers.
Following further consultative meetings with other important agencies including the National Covid-19 Task Force, the Association hereby wishes to communicate as tollows:
1. That considering the new measures towards combating COVID-19 during the Easter Celebration, and taking into consideration the continued efforts of Government to avoid a 3rd wave of the COVID-19 Virus, the decision to admit spectators has been postponed.
2. That based on the foregoing, the GFA shall in the coming days develop and test further Protocols to safely admit fans into the stadium. That the GFA will develop an Entry and Exit Protocol, in addition, to the existing Approved GFA Matchday cOVID-19 Protocols including the introduction of advance ticketing to avoid overcrowding at entry points.
3. That the GFA shall continue to work closely with the National Covid-19 Task Force and all other related agencies and internal Committes to cnsure a safer return of spectators to the various match venues.
4. That the GFA reminds all clubs to adhere strictly to the national COVID -19 PROTOCOLS, APPROVED GFA MATCHDAY CovID-19 PROTOCOLS and all the
existing MODALITIES FOR PLAYING MATCHES BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
5. That the GFA shall engage clubs accordingly in due time concerning any update regarding this decision, Please accept for strict compliance. Counting on your usual cooperation. Regards.
By Saaka Yakubu Issah
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