The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday September 11, 2024, banned Ghana's only approved stadium, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi,...
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Ghanaian football fans are in for a disappointment as the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi has been deemed unfit to host international matches by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).This decision follows a series of technical infractions observed during the recent Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying match between Ghana and Angola held on September 5, 2024.The primary concern raised by CAF inspectors is the subpar condition of the playing field.The stadium, which boasts a capacity of over 40,000 spectators, witnessed significant deterioration of its pitch, including uneven surfaces, poor drainage, and inadequate grass cover.These shortcomings prevent the stadium from meeting the required standards for hosting Category 3 international matches as per CAF regulations.This is not the first time CAF has expressed concerns about Ghanaian stadiums.The letter issued by CAF highlights previous warnings regarding the state of the Baba Yara Stadium, along with Cape Coast Stadium and Accra Sports Stadium.The lack of alternative venues meeting CAF's Category 3 criteria has created a predicament for the Ghana Football Association (GFA).To address the situation, CAF has requested the GFA to identify a suitable venue outside Ghana for the upcoming Matchday 3 and 4 of the...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday September 11, 2024, banned Ghana's only approved stadium, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi,...
Black Stars could play home matches abroad after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) revoked its approval for the Baba Yara Stadium in...
The Ministry of Youth and Sports in it's response to the Confederation of African Football's withdrawal of approval for the Baba Yara Sports...
The Ministry of Youth and Sports in it's response to the Confederation of African Football's withdrawal of approval for the Baba Yara Sports...
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to request an inspection of the Accra Sports and University of Ghana...
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has instructed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to urgently request the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) could consider the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa as a potential alternative venue for the Black Stars' home matches...
Ghana currently has no stadium that meets the requirements to host category 3 international matches after the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
Ghana currently has no stadium that meets the requirements to host category 3 international matches after the Confederation of African Football (CAF)...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is considering relocating the Black Stars' home matches to either Côte d'Ivoire or Togo following the...