[ 2021-02-01 ]

GPL: Hearts of Oak banned after breaking Covid-19 safety protocols
Hearts of Oak has been slapped with an indefinite
ban of playing all matches behind closed doors
after breaking coronavirus safety protocols during
Saturday’s 2-0 derby defeat to Great Olympics in
the Ghana Premier League.

The club have also been hauled before the Ghana
Football Association Disciplinary Committee.

In the matchday 11 home fixture at the Accra
Sports Stadium, the Phobians ultimately left
disappointed as Glad Awako and Maxwell Quaye
scored to register three points and bragging
rights for Olympics in the Accra derby.

“Below are the decisions taken by the GFA on
Accra Hearts of Oak: The GFA condemns, without any
reservations, the violations of the GFA Matchday
Protocols that took place at the Accra Sports
Stadium, despite the plans put in place,” part
of Sunday’s GFA statement announced on their
official website reads.

“That Accra Hearts of Oak SC, the home club, is
immediately referred to the Disciplinary Committee
concerning the breaches of the provisions of the
approved GFA Matchday Protocols. The Disciplinary
Committee has been tasked to sit on this matter
expeditiously.

“That until the case is fully determined, Accra
Hearts of Oak SC shall play their Home matches
behind Closed Doors at the Accra Sports Stadium.

“That in playing behind Closed Doors at the
Accra Sports Stadium, only Ten (10) Management
Members of Accra Hearts of Oak SC will be allowed
at the stadium and Ten (10) Management Members for
Away clubs. Only Ten (10) media persons shall be
allowed (to be accredited by the GFA).

“Thirty persons shall sit at the upper VIPP and
hence no other stand shall have any persons in
attendance.

Source - Goal.com

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