Medeama SC Head Coach, Ibrahim Tanko, is "happy football is coming back" and vows to deploy a strong team against Bechem United in week 23 of the Ghana Premier League.

The league has been halted since February 2 after Francis Frimpong Pooley was murdered during a week 19 clash between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman.

The late Kotoko supporter was laid to rest on Thursday, March 6, at Heroes Park, Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.

"It is very unfortunate [regarding] what happened," Tanko told the club's media.

"We are happy football is coming back that every week, we [will] play football in Ghana.

"When you look at this week, the way the boys trained and worked, definitely, I am hopeful that we will make them [fans] happy this weekend.

"We almost have everyone on board. The training was very good and definitely, we are going to have a strong squad against Bechem. We are very ready."

Meanwhile, the GFA has approved newly enhanced matchday safety and security protocols for various football competitions to curb hooliganism.

The measures include appointing club safety and security officers and installing CCTV cameras at match venues.

Clubs that fail to comply or cooperate with the protocols will face sanctions, including a GH₵20,000 fine and a venue ban.