The Ghana Football Association has assured GN Bank, sponsors of the Division One League, that it has put in place stringent measures to curb acts of hooliganism and violence at all match venues across the country.

After GN Bank’s recent decision to suspend its sponsorship of the Division One League, the GFA has taken steps to ensure that the bank rescinds its decision and continue to offer their support to the league.

At a meeting held at its Secretariat in Accra, GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi informed officials of GN Bank and First Digital TV about the various measures it has put in place to maintain discipline and deter clubs, officials, supporters etc from engaging in violent actions that tend to damage the image of the league.

Mr. Nyantakyi , further stated that the GFA has temporary banned some match venues where acts of violence have been perpetuated during Division One League matches and will take similar actions against venues where such acts are committed.

He also announced that ahead of the start of the second round, the Association has taken steps to beef up security at all match venues and anyone found to be inciting or engaging in any act of violence will be arrested and prosecuted.

In light of this, Mr. Nyantakyi added that the GFA has acquired cameras and trained cameramen who will be detailed to every match venue on Match days in order to easily identify perpetuators of acts of violence and intimidation.

He also intimated that the various judicial bodies of the GFA have resolved to deal ruthlessly with any club whose officials or supporters are found to have committed acts of hooliganism at any match venue.

After fruitful deliberations, Mr. Issah Adam stated that he will convey the decisions taken by the GFA to the board of GN Bank to ensure discipline as the two bodies aim at safeguarding the image of the league.

Second of the 2015/16 GN Bank Division One League is expected to commence on Saturday and Sunday June 25/36 respectively across all match venues.