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Covid-19: Ghana president Akufo-Addo gives latest update on football resumption plans

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Ghana president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed a definite way forward for football will soon be announced as the nation continues its phase-by-phase lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

After Ghana confirmed its first case of the deadly disease in March, all sporting activities, among others, were temporarily banned as part of measures to curb the spread of the infection.

Non-contact sports, however, received clearance for resumption in June but contact sports, including football, has still not been granted a reprieve.

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''In the next couple of weeks, a decision will also be taken on the resumption of contact sports, including football, taking into consideration the imminent participation of our national teams in international competitions," Akufo-Addo said in his 16th Covid-19 Address to the Nation on Sunday night, the major highlight being opening of the country's international airport for regular business activities from September 1.