President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has granted permission to the Black Satellites and Black Starlets to resume camping following an appeal by the nation’s football governing body, Ghana FA, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Domestic football in the West African nation has been on hold since a national ban on public gatherings, including sporting and religious events, came into effect as part of measures to curb spread of the coronavirus disease on March 15, 2020.
The order saw the Ghanaian top-flight, which was at its 15th matchday, truncated.
The Black Starlets and Black Satellites broke camp in March, following suspension on public gathering.
But report from the Ghana FA headquarters indicate that the first gentle of the land has lifted the restriction, allowing the two aforementioned national teams to resume their camping of their respective qualifiers.
All players, technical staff and essential service providers will go through the mandatory COVID-19 test upon arrival in camp.
"Approval has been granted for the teams for the U-17 Tournament and U-20 Tournament to resume camping to enable the team prepare for their respective competitions. This approval is granted subject to the strict adherence to the prescribed protective. Please accept the President's best wishes" the letter stated.
Reacting to the news, GFA General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq,), thanked the President for approval to the request of the Association.
"We are extremely happy that the Presidency has swiftly approved our plea and we are extremely grateful to His Excellency" said Prosper Harrison Addo
"The GFA would like to also thank the Office of the President and the Secretary of the President, the Chief of Staff, the Sports Minister and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Government COVID-19 Task Force and the National Sports Authority" Mr. Addo added.
The Black Starlets will engage Benin for the upcoming WAFU Championship slated for Benin from October 17 to 31, 2020.
The Black Satellites meanwhile will be sharpening their rough edges for their upcoming WAFU Zone B tournament scheduled for Togo from November 14-29, 2020.
The 2021 U-20 AFCON tournament is scheduled for Mauritania.