CAF Inspects Ghana's Stadiums: A Chance for Approval to Host Matches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has completed inspections of the Accra and Cape Coast stadiums to determine their eligibility for category C matches.

This comes after the Baba Yara Stadium lost its license due to an inadequate playing surface, leaving Ghana without a certified venue for international games.

As a result, Ghana must look for alternative locations abroad for their October doubleheader against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Reports indicate that CAF officials visited over the weekend to assess the two stadiums, following a request from the Ministry of Sports aimed at ensuring local facilities are ready for the upcoming matches.

The New Accra Sports Stadium Pitch

The Ministry previously urged the Ghana Football Association to appeal to CAF for a reinspection of Accra, Legon, and Cape Coast stadiums after receiving initial feedback from CAF. If either venue meets the required standards, Ghana could receive temporary approval to host the October AFCON qualifiers.

In a recent meeting with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif and NSA Board Chairman Seth Panwum confirmed that the match against Sudan will occur in Ghana.

The Black Stars are set to face Sudan in the first leg on Friday, October 11, before heading to Libya for a rematch on Monday, October 14.

Currently, the team sits third in Group F, having earned just one point from their first two matches.