Return of Football: Unless God intervenes- Albert Commey

Techiman Eleven Wonders Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Albert Commey, says clubs will need the intervention of God to survive during this period of the coronavirus pandemic as the restart of football activities is in limbo following the suspension of football activities until July 31, 2020.

The 2019/20 Ghana Premier League has been suspended since March this year due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

The president’s address last Sunday on measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus saw another extension in the ban on sporting activities to July 31.

Football clubs were hoping football activities could return behind closed doors as there were reports that the Ghana Football Association had met the government’s team on the presidential COVID-19 team to propose that option.

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However, football wasn’t considered as part of the sports to restart their activities.

Speaking in an interview on Happy 98.9FM with Ohene-Bampoe Brenya on Happy Sports, Albert Commey says the extension of the ban will be difficult for clubs and they will need God’s intervention to survive.

“Our leaders don’t really regard sports in the country. Unless God intervenes and I know He will show His strength. The last meeting we held, we were finding ways to pay our salaries. The bankroller is a businessman and COVID-19 has affected him immensely.

“We are hoping to raise some funds for the clubs”, he added.