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Ignore calls for league resumption …Gruzah urges govt
Alhaji Karim Grusah, owner and bankroller of Premier League side King Faisal Football Club, has urged government to ignore calls for the resumption of the football league.
Many countries have halted or canceled their football season due to the Coronavirus pandemic which has claimed many lives.
But football fans across the globe had something to cheer about over the weekend with the resumption of German Bundesliga with strict health guidelines.
According to Alhaji Grusah, local clubs do not have the capacity to follow such strict health guidelines to allow the resumption of the competition.
“In this era of social distancing, I would call on the government not to consider such thoughts about restarting the football season especially with the rising number of Coronavirus infection cases.
“The German clubs are well equipped to follow strict health protocols but it would be difficult for a club like King Faisal to follow suit,” he told GNA Sports.
Alhaji Gruzah dismissed the assertion which suggests that he was making this calls for cancellation of the league due to his current league position.
“We are bottom of the league and we have more matches to end the season so anything can happen. My thoughts about league cancellation are not informed by the current position of King Faisal on the league table. For me protecting lives is more important and the government should prioritize that,” Grusah added. –GNA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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