CAF Medical Officer, Dr Prince Pamboe has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider putting in place measures should the coronavirus hit the country.
The Covid-19 has become a global epidemic which has affected the sporting industry leading to a lot of competitions cancelled or been played behind closed doors.
According to the Dr Prince Pamboe travel restrictions and avoiding crowd places are the best way to avoid the virus at the moment.
Speaking in an interview with Happy Sports, the former Black Stars Medical officer called on football clubs, the Ghana Football Association to be ready should the virus hits the country.
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“To protect ourselves there must be restriction and controlled movement. If we are going to bring in foreign players to this country we have to consider if it’s important at this particular point in time”.
“I will advise the clubs and the Ghana Football Association to take precautionary measures in this coronavirus issue.
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He entreated the Football Association to consider playing some of our games behind closed doors.
“I will entreat the Football regulatory body to help with the coronavirus issue. In certain countries games are been played behind closed doors”.
By Herbert Boakye Yiadom