President of the Republic of Ghana. H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo
has granted approval for the Black Starlets and the Black Satellites to
resume camping following an appeal by the leadership of the Ghana
Football Association through the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The
approval was captured in a letter communicated to the GFA, dated August
11, 2020 and signed by Nana Bediatuo Asante, Secretary to the
President.
"Approval has been granted for the teams for the U-17
Tournament and U-20 Tournament to resume camping to enable the team
prepare for their respective competitions. This approval is granted
subject to the strict adherence to the prescribed protective. Please
accept the President's best wishes" the letter stated.
The two
National teams broke camp in March, following suspension on public
gathering and all sports activities as part of the country's fight
against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reacting to the news, GFA
General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo (Esq,), thanked the President
for approval to the request of the Association.
"We are extremely
happy that the Presidency has swiftly approved our plea and we are
extremely grateful to His Excellency" said Prosper Harrison Addo
"The
GFA would like to also thank the Office of the President and the
Secretary of the President, the Chief of Staff, the Sports Minister and
the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Government COVID-19 Task Force and
the National Sports Authority" Mr. Addo added.
The Black
Starlets have been preparing for an upcoming WAFU Championship slated
for Benin from October 17 to 31, 2020. While the Satellites also gear up
for their upcoming WAFU Zone B tournament scheduled for Togo from
November 14-29, 2020. The 2021 U-20 AFCON tournament is scheduled for
Mauritania.
Source: GFA Communications
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