The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has approved requests from FC Samartex and Nsoatreman FC to observe a minute of silence at two Ghana Premier League venues.
The tribute will honor fallen heroes at the Nana Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Sameraboi and the Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatre.
FC Samartex requested to pay tribute to a deceased member during their match against Nations FC, while Nsoatreman FC sought permission to commemorate a departed individual in their match against Accra Hearts of Oak.
Both clubs expressed their desire to honor individuals who had made significant contributions to their communities.
The request from FC Samartex read:
We present to you the compliments of the Board and Management. FC Samartex 1996 request that A MINUTE SILENCE be observed in the home game, Samartex Vs Nations FC in the Match Day 19 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday 3rd March 2024, at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in honour of the Club’s long serving Administrative Officer, Mr. Alex Eshun who passed on in January 2024.
Nsoatreman FC:
We are sad to officially announce the death of STEPHEN ANSU FABIRI, our I.T officer whose sudden demise occurred on 20th February 2024. Kindly grant us the permission to honour him a minute of silence and the usage of black armband by our players on Sunday in our game against ACCRA HEARTS OF OAK. Counting on your usual cooperation.