The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that clubs will observe a minute silence for former President Jerry John Rawlings this weekend when the new Premier League season starts.

On Thursday November 12 2020, the entire country was thrown into a state of mourning and intense wailing when news broke that the former leader of the Republic had joined his ancestors.

As the football fraternity joins the entire populace to mourn the ex-President, the Ghana FA has directed clubs to pay tribute to him before their Matchday 1 fixtures in the 20/21 Premier League this weekend.

“Premier League Clubs will observe a minute silence before kick-off at all match venues this weekend as a mark of respect for His Excellency, Jerry John Rawlings who passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020,” a statement from the country’s football governing body has said.

The new Ghana Premier League season is scheduled to commence on Saturday, November 14, 2020, with defending champions Aduana Stars hosting Hearts of Oak.

Then later on Monday, November 16, 2020, Inter Allies will play against Dreams FC for the final fixture of the Matchday.

From Sammy Heywood Okine