Otto Addo’s facet misplaced 1-0 to the Palancas Negras of their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying sport, with many attributing the defeat to the deplorable state of the pitch.
The continent’s soccer governing physique had conditionally authorised the stadium to host the sport in opposition to Angola however has now dominated that it doesn’t meet the required requirements for internet hosting Category 3 worldwide matches.
Black Stars may play AFCON qualifier in opposition to Sudan overseas
A press release from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) stated CAF has since directed them to seek out another venue outdoors Ghana for his or her dwelling sport in opposition to Sudan.
“Given the absence of any other CAF-approved Category 3 stadiums in Ghana, CAF has requested the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to select an alternative venue from among those approved by CAF outside Ghana for Matchday 3 and 4 of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifiers,” the GFA stated in a launch.
“The letter from CAF also recommended that the relevant authorities ‘conduct a comprehensive assessment of all major international stadiums in Ghana to ensure they comply with CAF technical standards.’”
“Additionally, CAF advised that the stadium management engage experienced companies immediately to undertake the necessary refurbishment to meet CAF/FIFA standards.”
The Black Stars at the moment occupy third place in Group F of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers forward of their double-header in opposition to Sudan in October.