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GFA holds Safety and Security Workshop for Division One League Clubs
In a bid to enhance Safety and Security, the Ghana Football Association has organized a training workshop for top officials of clubs competing in the Access Bank Division One League.
The workshop, held on Monday, February 24, 2025, aimed to educate participants on implementing Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols.
Key topics covered during the workshop included:
Effective Implementation: Ensuring the successful execution of Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols.
Roles and Responsibilities: Clarifying the duties of clubs, management, and safety and security officers.
Code of Conduct: Educating fans, coaches, players, and staff on best practices and expected behavior.
Compliance and Enforcement: Understanding the compliance regime, enforcement processes, and collaboration with match officials and security personnel.
The workshop’s primary objective was to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to create a safe and secure environment for matches.
In related news, the Access Bank Division One League is currently underway, with Real Tamale United and Debibi United leading Zone 1A and 1B.
Swedru All Blacks and Hohoe United top Zone Two and Three, respectively, after 17 rounds of matches
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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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