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Ghana COVID-19 Update: Gov’t Removes Restrictions On Sports Activities
Sep 20, 2020
His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of Republic of Ghana, on Sunday 20 September, 2020, in his speech on Ghana Covid-19 updates has removes restrictions on sports activities.
Speaking on the 17th update on Covid-19, from the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo confirmed that all contact sports can from next month engage in all competitions.
“Towards the progressive easing of restrictions, government is taking the decision to allow the resumption of training, in all contact sports” He said.
The President said the decision has been influced by taking into consideration the national teams being able to participate in national sporting competitons.
He added “Taking into consideration, the eminent participation of our national teams in international competitions. Some National teams have already been given the dispensation to begin training ahead of their international engagement.”
However, the president insisted that, all sports people who are on camp or will go to camping must be tested for covid-19.
“All sports people who are camped are to be tested regularly.” He affirmed.
Moreover, specifically to football, the president said through serious of consultation with Ghana Football Association, the Ghana Premier League games should start on next month, October 30th.
“With respect to football, after due consultations with the Ghana Football Association, it’s been decided, that the Ghana Premier League and the Division One Football League, will restart on Friday 30th October, with the full regime of testing of the players, technical and management staff.” The President said.
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