The two topmost Ghanaian clubs, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, have expressed their readiness to resume the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League after a brief hiatus.
Following the death of a football fan in Nsoatre, stakeholders have engaged in a series of discussions to improve security at various match centres.
Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko announced a joint press statement that they have achieved an agreement with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on measures to ensure safety at league centres.
“Both clubs expressed strong approval for the GFA’s ‘Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols’ and lauded the robust measures, particularly the significant increase in security personnel.
“The clubs shall persistently ensure strict compliance with these protocols and shall also demand constant review of the same,” the statement said.
The two clubs said that the enhanced security measure would ensure crowd control, faster emergency response times, and comprehensive safety checks for all attendees to the various match venues.
“The expanded security presence is a game-changer for protecting players, officials, and fans,” the statement said.
Also, both clubs revealed the advanced discussions they held with the GFA about the Autonomous League proposals.
“The meeting also marked a pivotal step forward in the long-anticipated transition to an ‘Autonomous Premier League’.
“Both clubs lauded the GFA for its leadership in advancing this initiative, noting that significant progress has already been made, including the official registration of the Autonomous Premier League as a corporate entity and the establishment of operational bank accounts by the Implementation Committee,” the statement added.
GNA
