Football return in Ghana suffers blow with ban on sporting events extended

Published on: 01 June 2020
Football return in Ghana suffers blow with ban on sporting events extended
Ghana Premier League

The Ghana Football Association's quest to return to competitive fixtures has been pushed back again.

This was after President of the Republic Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo announced on Sunday, 31 May, 2020 the extended suspension of sporting events till the end of July.

''I have, by Executive Instrument, provided for these new directions, and extended the suspension of the remaining public gatherings, as set out in E.I. 64 of 15th March, until 31st July. In here, I refer to the suspension of sporting events, nightclubs, cinemas, drinking spots, bars, beaches, festivals, funerals, political rallies, and large religious gatherings such as crusades, pilgrimages and conventions,'' Akufo-Addo said in his address to the nation.

In March, all football activities in Ghana were been put on hold because of the coronavirus outbreak.

This followed an announcement ordering a suspension of public gatherings, including sports events.

The Ghana Football Association says it will take a final decision on the future of the leagues on 30 June, 2020.

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