GFA Announces Temporary Closure Of Golden City Park
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has ordered the temporary closure of the Golden City Park, Berekum with immediate effect following the unfortunate incident which resulted in the physical assault of some Kotoko players, Security personnel, Cameraman of the GFA and the Assistant Referee II by the supporters of Arsenals.
The Yutong Bus of Asante Kotoko and the pick-up vehicle No. GP 3586, which belongs to Ghana Police Service, were vandalized by supporters of Arsenals during the GLO Premier League match between Arsenal and Asante Kotoko played on 12th May, 2013.
The Executive Committee of the GFA took the decision is in accordance with Article 15 (2) of the GFA Regulations which states that the GFA may order the closure of any league centre where the safety of Clubs, Match Officials and Spectators cannot be guaranteed.
The decision is without prejudice to a determination of the case by the Disciplinary Committee.
Meanwhile the GFA has asked the Premier League Board to determine the venue for the Club's subsequent home matches in accordance with the provision of Article 15 (3) of the Regulations.
The Disciplinary Committee has been charged to hear the case in accordance with the Regulations of the Association.
Signed
EMMANUEL GYIMAH
AG. GENERAL SECRETARY
GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOICATION