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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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Asante Kotoko SC has announced with deep sadness the passing of its former Brands and Marketing Manager, Kweku Hammond.
In a statement released by the club, Kotoko described Hammond’s death as untimely and expressed heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
“Although his time with the club was brief, Kweku served with dedication, diligence, and unwavering commitment to Asante Kotoko,” the club stated. “His contributions and loyalty to the club will not be forgotten.”
Kweku Hammond served in the club’s Brands and Marketing department, where he played a role in promoting the Porcupine Warriors’ brand and engaging supporters.
The club assured that it will continue to honour his memory and legacy.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Fans and members of the football fraternity have since joined the club in mourning, sharing tributes to Hammond for his professionalism and commitment during his time at club.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Captain of Ghana’s National U-15 Boys team, Abdul Aziz Issa, says the exposure gained at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan will be vital for the development of the squad.
Ghana finished 7th out of 189 countries after an impressive campaign, winning eight of ten matches.
“I think we played well, the exposure was good for our development, and we can’t thank FIFA and the GFA enough for this amazing platform,” Issa said.
“I’m so very happy to be part of this FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. I want to thank my colleagues for how far we have brought Ghana in this tournament.”
The captain believes the experience will prepare the group for future challenges at U-17 and U-20 level.
Ghana enjoyed an outstanding tournament, scoring 44 goals and establishing themselves among the top seven teams.
Their dominant group stage saw them score 27 goals while conceding just three. Salifu Fatawu’s side opened with a commanding 4-1 win over Uzbekistan, thrashed Myanmar 7-1, recorded emphatic 7-0 wins over Guam and the Bahamas, before rounding off the group with a 2-1 triumph over Kazakhstan.
Their pursuit of a higher finish suffered a setback in the knockout phase after elimination by Paraguay in a dramatic encounter.
The team bounced back to finish 7th, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Colombia in their final game, despite suffering a 7-1 defeat to Brazil in the Tier A Ranking Play-Offs.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
