The Ghana Football Association have officially suspended the Ghana Premier League with immediate effect, they announced the postponement of all Matchday 20 league fixtures.
The decision was taken following yesterday’s violence which resulted to the death of a fan during a league game between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC.
Full Statement:
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has decided to postpone the next round of league matches (Matchday 20) following the violent incidents and fatality that occurred at the match played between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko over the weekend.
This move is aimed at creating space for the GFA to engage with relevant stakeholders and discuss the ramifications of the violence.
The postponement will allow the GFA to assess the situation, consult with stakeholders, and develop strategies to prevent such incidents in the future.
The GFA has been working to improve the overall football experience in Ghana and is keen to ensure that this incident is dealt with swiftly and decisively to send the signal that such acts have no place in Ghana Football.
The Ghana FA announced a meeting scheduled for all Ghana Premier League clubs on Thursday.
Source: Bernard Mensah
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