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CAF approves Accra Sports Stadium for Ghana vs Sudan AFCON qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Accra Sports Stadium to serve as the venue for the Ghana Black Stars’ upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Sudan, which is set to take place on Friday, 11th October 2024.
CAF conveyed its approval of the facility after the country submitted both the Accra Sports Stadium and the Cape Coast Sports Stadium for evaluation last month.
“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.”
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”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,” it added.
CAF recently banned the Baba Yara Stadium, the only approved venue for Ghana’s Black Stars matches, due to its failure to meet required standards.
This has left Ghana scrambling to find a suitable venue for the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan.
