Sports Ministry directs GFA to request CAF to inspect UG and Accra Sports Stadium
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
The Ministry of Youth and Sports in its response to the Confederation of
African Football’s withdrawal of approval for the Baba Yara Sports
Stadium to be used for the Black Stars’ home games has requested for
options in the University of Ghana and Accra Sports Stadium.
In a letter dated September 12, 2024, the Ministry directed the Ghana
Football Association to make a request to CAF to inspect the University
of Ghana and Accra Sports Stadium for next month’s game against Sudan.
CAF withdrew its approval of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium following
technical infractions, including unsuitable playing field.
The Baba Yara Sports Stadium has been closed after Ghana’s game against
Angola, with the National Sports Authority ordered to fix all problems
spotted by continent’s governing body.
However, according to the Ministry, since CAF’s last inspection of the
Accra Sports Stadium, all issues identified has been resolved making it
available to host matches.
Meanwhile, the University of Ghana Stadium has already hosted CAF
Category B matches but since its inauguration, CAF is yet to inspect the
stadium.
