President of the Ghana Football Association(GFA), Kurt Okraku has sent a special message to all clubs and football administrators across the country as the Coronavirus continues to rise in Ghana.

Football activities in Ghana have been halted due to the deadly virus and clubs are finding it very difficult pay players and staff without any revenue as football is suspended.

Several clubs in the world have asked their players and staff to take pay cuts and club owners in Ghana have similar measures taken to save them from collapsing.

Kurt, who is currently in self-isolation following his recent travels abroad, urged Ghanaians to go by the protocols given to them by government in the bid to stop the spread of the virus.

He also expressed his delightful and gratitude to all stakeholders of the game for their professionalism and dedication to the service insisting he is working to minimize the impact of the disease.

“As President of the Association and a club man, I know the extent of the challenges that clubs have gone through due to the current situation and the financial burden we continue to face as club owners, officials, players and as participants in the game.”

“I share in this pain. However, we must also be concerned about our health and the need to take precaution at this extremely difficult time. There is the need to remind ourselves that, it is just a phase which will soon change when we all abide by the protocols given to us by state. I urge everyone to continue to fully abide by all the protocols and the directives. “

“During this period, I am engaging with all the major stakeholders to ensure that the football family is included in the government's stimulus package to alleviate some of the hardship on our industry.”

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“I will continue to positively engage the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service and Government for the advancement for our beloved sport.”

It is unfortunate that we have to wait a little longer for our Extraordinary Congress, where some key decisions would take to impact positively on the game.”

“I would therefore call on all of us to rally around and fight this deadly pandemic for the good of the industry.”

“Finally, I want to thank all Club owners, Administrators, Footballers, Coaches Referees, the media and everyone involved in our sport for your professionalism and dedication to service. You showed class and selflessness until the season was suspended because of COVID-19.”

“Together we will win this battle. Long live Ghana Football,” he deduced.

 Ghana`s total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen to 195, Ministry of Health confirmed on Wednesday.