PLB 'freezes' Mighty Jets and Kessben venue switches

Accra, Jan. 6, GNA - The Premier League Board (PLB) has

put a hold on the switch of venues by Premier League Clubs, Tudu

Mighty Jets and Kessben FC for the second round of the Glo

Premier League. The PLB meanwhile awaits response of clearance or otherwise

from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) regarding the switch. New entrants Mighty Jets opted for the adoption of the

Akosombo Stadium whilst Kessben settled on Tarkwa Stadium,

but they have to make do with their initial bases of the Ohene Djan

Stadium, Accra and Essipong Stadium, Sekondi respectively. Welbeck Abra-Appiah, Chairman of the PLB told GNA Sports

that 93we have inspected the two venues and forwarded it to the

GFA who are the final authority. We would have to wait for their

decision." The practice of change of venue has become synonymous with

struggling clubs in the Premier League in recent times, but the PLB

has stated that such a request will be approved only after careful

scrutiny. Abra-Appiah told GNA Sports that a venue switch will be

approved after a critical examination of factors, including financial

and economic status of the proposed venue, security of fans and

officials, availability of changing rooms, availability of security

personnel as well as the timing. He said it is appropriate for Clubs to communicate such desires

either before the commencement of the season or within the season

for possible switches. Meanwhile, the second round of the 2010/2011 Premier League

resumes on Sunday, January 8 with the Week 16 matches at the

various approved centres.