Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have jointly announced that they have approved the enhanced security protocols introduced by the Ghana Football Association to improve the standards of the Ghana Premier League.
The clubs have reached significant agreements with the Ghana Football Association following a high-level meeting held on Monday,( 17 February).
Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak, two of Ghana’s biggest football clubs, submitted a proposal to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) outlining key reforms to improve the Ghana Premier League.
The discussions centered on critical measures to elevate league standards, prioritize safety and security, and accelerate progress towards an autonomous league structure.
“To ensure stakeholder representation, each club will appoint a board member to oversee the league’s strategic direction.”-the clubs said in a joint statement.
Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko emphasized their readiness to collaborate with the GFA and fellow Premier League clubs to ensure a seamless and successful league restart.
“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 enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols reflect the GFA’s commitment to improving the overall matchday experience, making it safer for everyone involved and restoring confidence in the integrity and security of the game in Ghana.
The clubs shall persistently ensure strict compliance with these protocols and shall also demand a constant review of the same. This enhancement will ensure stricter 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,” stated representatives from Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko.
“These measures demonstrate our shared commitment to fostering a safe, family-friendly environment that upholds the integrity of the league.”
The clubs pledged full compliance with the GFA’s updated guidelines, which include rigorous referee training programs, infrastructure upgrades, and enhanced fan engagement initiatives. 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.
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