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GFA increases Stadium capacity for Hearts, Kotoko Super clash

By : cd on 19 Feb 2022, 07:12     |     Source: christian ahorgah

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has received clearance for the Ghana Premier League Matchday 7 outstanding match between Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC to be played with an increased capacity at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Following consultations between the GFA, the Ministry of Youth & Sports, the National Sports Authority with the Ghana Health Service and the Covid-19 Taskforce, permission has been granted for the Clubs to play in an increased number of spectators.

All spectators and other stakeholders must continue to strictly comply with the directive of wearing facemasks and observe social distancing in the stadium.

The Ghana Health Service will also mount vaccination centres to offer free COVID-19 vaccination to spectators and the general public.

Consequently, more tickets will be available to supporters at the sale centres and at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday and Sunday.

 

The Porcupine Warriors are current leaders of the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season with 36 points. Whereas, archrivals Hearts are 8th on the league log with 24 points.

The game between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko is scheduled for 3pm kick off at the Accra Sports stadium on Sunday.