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Coach Sarpong backs GFA’s cancellation of season
The Executive Council of the GFA on Tuesday, June 30, announced the annulment of all records associated with the 2019/20 football season, with no demotion and promotion amidst the Coronavirus pandemic which prompted a halt of the season in March.
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The experienced Coach Sarpong described the decision as a bold one which presents the GFA with adequate time to prepare well for the next football season and also safeguard lives due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
"The decision to cancel the league was imminent, considering the stringent measures put in place by the government to help curb the spread of the virus.
"Some people thought we could join the European countries in resuming our league, forgetting that we don't have sponsors to help fund clubs to follow the basic health guidelines for the safe return of football.
"All we need to do is to plan very well for the next football season and synchronise our calendar with that of the Europeans,'' Coach Sarpong told GNA Sports.
When asked about the decision of the GFA to name Ashantigold and Asante Kotoko as representatives for Africa, he said, "the GFA's decision is in accordance with CAF statutes because the two clubs did represent us in previous competitions on the continent.
"The question as to whether they would be ready for the competition should be left for the clubs to decide because it is important they represent us so we don't lose our slots in Africa's club competitions."