The Ghana Football Association says it will maintain the schedule for all its competitions despite the growing concern of the coronavirus which has been declared as world pandemic.
The virus which has claimed a lot of lives globally and continues to spread has seen some Football Federations suspend their leagues or games played behind closed doors.
The GFA in a statement released on the COVID-19 stated it will continue to liaise with the Government of Ghana, the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health as well as follow all national health protocols on the matter.
“The Ghana Football Association wishes to inform stakeholders and the entire football fraternity that the GFA is closely monitoring the evolvement of the Coronavirus around the world and particularly in Africa.
“As espoused by His Excellency the President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, we each have a responsibility to ensure Ghana is safe. The President assured the country that Government is taking steps to handle any adverse impacts the outbreak could have on the country. This statement is very encouraging and assuring.
“The GFA has therefore decided to maintain the schedule of all competitions as we continue to liaise with Government, the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health and follow all national health protocols on the matter.
“The GFA has also taken notice of the statement from the Confederation of African Football on the virus.
“The GFA will continue to support government efforts by appealing to all participants of football, media and the general public to report suspected cases to nearby health centres and hospitals or call hotlines 0558439868/0509497700 for prompt action as directed by Government.
“The COVID-19 has seen the government of Ghana also announced $100 million package as preparedness to tackle the virus.
Ghana is yet to record acase despite other neighboring countries recording cases.