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Medeama SC in trouble after beating Hearts of Oak

Medeama SC will play their home matches behind closed doors after breaching the Covid-19 protocols following their 1-0 win over Hearts of Oak on Thursday.

After the game at the Akoon Park at Tarkwa, the Ghana Football Association [GFA] issued a statement that the club will appear before the Disciplinary Committee at its next sitting for breaching the Covid-19 protocols.

Until the Disciplinary Committee determines their case, Medeama are required to play all their home matches behind closed doors.

As such only 10 Management Members of Medeama SC will be allowed at the stadium and 10 Management Members for Away clubs during matches at Tarkwa Akoon Park.

Below are the immediate actions taken by the GFA after Medeama’s breach of the Covid 19 protocols:

1. The GFA condemns, without any reservations, the violations of the GFA Matchday Protocols – Lack of Social Distancing, Number of Spectators etc – that took place at the Akoon Park, Tarkwa.

2. That Medeama SC, the home club, is immediately referred to the Disciplinary Committee concerning the breaches of the provisions of the approved GFA Matchday Protocols. The Disciplinary Committee has been tasked to sit on this matter expeditiously.

3. That until the case is fully determined, Medeama SC shall play their Home matches behind Closed Doors at the Akoon Park, Tarkwa.

4. That in playing behind Closed Doors at the Akoon Park, Tarkwa, only 10 Management Members of Medeama SC will be allowed at the stadium and 10 Management Members for Away clubs. Only 10 media persons shall be allowed (to be accredited by the GFA).No other person in attendance.

5. That further actions may be taken should there be any further violations of the GFA Matchday Protocols.

6. That all other clubs are to take note and comply strictly with the GFA Matchday Protocols.

Medeama becomes the second club to be handed a stadium ban after Accra Hearts of Oak for similar reasons.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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