Africa’s governing body on football, CAF, has approved the Accra Sports Stadium to host the 2025 AFCON qualifier between Ghana and Sudan on October 11.
The status of the game being hosted in Ghana was up in the air following the withdrawal of approval of the Baba Yara Stadium to host international games.
The Baba Yara Stadium was Ghana’s last remaining CAF approved venue to host matches of such ilk but renovation works carried out at the Accra Stadium especially on the pitch have had the stadium cleared by CAF to host the crucial game.
[Scroll down to watch the Accra Sports Stadium work taking place at the Accra Sports Stadium]
A letter from CAF written to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo stated that,
“Following a comprehensive review of the reports of the CAF independent inspection regarding the Cape Coast and Accra Sports Stadia, we are pleased to inform you that the Accra Sports Stadium has been approved to host the AFCON Qualifiers for Morocco 2025.
Specifically, it will host the Group F – Matchday 3 encounter between Ghana and Sudan, which is scheduled for October 11, 2024.”
“In light of this approval, we kindly request that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the stadium management team prioritise the necessary enhancements to the pitch and other critical areas of the stadium leading up to the match day to ensure an optimal experience for both teams and the attending fans.
Please note that CAF will continue to closely monitor the readiness of the stadium for this match, as well as for future CAF-sanctioned events’’
As at Monday there was serious going on at the Accra Stadium beyond the pitch @CitiSportsGHA pic.twitter.com/p6cMP7tjGx
— Yaw Adjei-Mintah (@YawMintYM) October 2, 2024
CAF has approved the Accra Sports Stadium to host the Black Stars’ 2025 AFCON Qualifier against Sudan on October 11.
“Please note that CAF will continue to closely monitor the readiness of the stadium for this match, and future CAF-sanctioned events,’’ CAF said.#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/qMyGYgLA0J
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) October 2, 2024
