GRi Sports Ghana 21 - 09 - 2001
Voradep caution fans over rowdyism
Voradep caution fans over rowdyism
Accra (Greater Accra) 21 September 2001 - The management of Ho Voradep football clubs, has issued a strong warning to its vociferous fans that it would not condone any act of indiscipline and rowdyism.
A press statement issued from Ho and copied the GNA Sports Desk on Friday, urged the fans to think about the repercussions of such acts, likely to dent the chances of the club from qualifying to the Premier division and causing an embarrassment to the entire team.
"The management of Voradep henceforth warns to deal harshly with any trouble maker and detractors alike", the statement said.
It called on the fans to demonstrate good behaviour in order to make football an enjoyable and interesting game for all.
Meanwhile, the club has also expressed apologise to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for any embarrassment its fans might have caused them.
"We promise the right steps will be taken o address such negative tendencies in future", the statement said.
The statement welcome the GFA's decision to set up a disciplinary committee for referees but said it should be extended to cover match commissioners as well.
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Accra (Greater Accra) 21 September 2001 - About 180 amateur golfers are expected to vie for honours at the 35th annual Barclays Bank Open Golf championship scheduled for the Kumasi Golf Course on Saturday, September 22.
A statement from RICS Consult Limited, organisers of the event said the competition would attract golfers from Kumasi, Obuasi, Awaso and Tafo. Prestea, Achimota and Winneba Golf Clubs and a strong team from Barclays Bank would also compete.
The Barclays team would include Nana Wereko Ampem 11, Board Chairman, Kobina Quansah, Managing Director and Alhassan Andani, Head of Corporate Banking.
The line up of the hosts would consist of skipper Prince Agyemang, Henry Yaw Atiase, John Badu, Fayez Hage and John Muller, while Frank Etwi Barimah, F.K. Boateng and J.A. Cobbina among others would represent Tema.
Teenager, Roger More is the defending champion in the men's category and Vida Agyei Frimpong is poised to retain the title she won last year in the ladies division in the one-day, 18 hole stablford championship.
The competition would also be used as a dress rehearsal for the up-coming Asantehene Gold Cup, which would follow in fortnight at the same venue.
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