Legon Cities will pay tribute to their late goalkeeper Sylvester Sackey when they host Karela United in their first game of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) approved a request to wear black armbands in honor of the 26-year-old who passed away after a short illness.

The GFA said a request to wear black armbands in honour of fallen the 26-year-old has been approved.

The GFA statement on Sunday morning said, “A minute’s silence will be observed before the betPawa Premier League Matchday One game between Legon Cities FC and Karela FC kicks off.

“The minute’s silence is in respect of  late Legon Cities FC Goalkeeper Sylvester Sackey who passed away on Tuesday, September 12 after a short illness.

“The GFA has also approved a request for the use of black arm bands during the league match.”

The match will kick off at 3pm at the El Wak Stadium in Accra.

A minute's silence will also be observed before the match as a mark of respect. The game will kick off at 3 pm at the El Wak Stadium in Accra.