The Ghana Football Association is on a the hunt for a new stadium to host the Black Stars’ upcoming matchday 3 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan following CAF’s ban of the Baba Yara Stadium.
The continent’s governing body withdrew its approval of the Baba Yara stadium on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, citing technical infractions, including an unsuitable playing field as a reason for the ban.
This means the Black Stars will play their next home game away from Kumasi with Ivory Coasts’ Felix Houpheout Boigny stadium being considered as an alternative.
However, it will also depend on the availability of the stadium, which host two of Ghana’s games during the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast early this year.
The FA could also be considering a venue in Benin or Togo with the approval of CAF.
Meanwhile, the Baba Yara Sports Stadium has been closed for refurbishment following the opening AFCON qualifier between Ghana and Angola.
During the game between Ghana and Angola last week in Kumasi, both teams complained over the state of the playing surface at the Baba Yara Stadium, with coach of the Sable Antelopes stating ‘a country like Ghana deserves a better pitch.’
The Black Stars will engage Sudan in October in a two-legged game as the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers return.
Credit: ghanasoccernet.com
