Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that the government is considering an exclusive renovation of the Cape Coast Stadium to serve as the dedicated home venue for the Black Stars.
This move comes in response to Ghana’s deteriorating sports infrastructure, which recently led to a temporary CAF ban on hosting international matches due to the absence of a Category A-certified stadium.
Speaking in an interview with TV3, the Sports Minister emphasized the urgency to revamp the country’s key stadiums to meet international standards.
“When you look at our available stadiums, Cape Coast is the one that requires the least amount of work to get it ready quickly. For now, we are considering keeping it solely for the Black Stars, without allowing club matches there. This will ensure that we always have a certified venue for international fixtures.”
Kofi Adams further outlined the government’s phased approach to stadium renovations, stating that Cape Coast would be prioritized in time for Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers in September and October 2025.
By preparing Cape Coast first, focus would switch to shutting down and refurbishing both the Accra and Kumasi stadiums for future competitions
The Cape Coast Stadium, inaugurated in 2016 with a 15,000-seat capacity, has not hosted an international match since November 2021, when Ghana secured a crucial 1-0 victory over South Africa in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
The venue has since failed to meet CAF licensing standards for Category A matches, falling into disrepair just like the country’s other major stadiums.
