2025 AFCON Qualifiers: NSA warn against #StopGalamseyNow protest at Ghana vs Sudan match

The National Sports Authority (NSA) have issued a stern warning to Ghanaians who will be present at the Accra Sports Stadium for the Black Stars game against Sudan about their conduct ahead of the game.

According to them, they have had a hint of a group planning to use the game to promote an agenda that contravenes the regulations of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The NSA warned that persons caught displaying political or pressure group paraphernalia or placards will be arrested by security officials and dealt with.

In the statement released on October 10, 2024, the NSA admonished the fans to focus on supporting the team to promote a peaceful atmosphere.

“It has come to the attention of the Authority that some individuals intend to use the game between the Black Stars of Ghana and their Sudanese counterparts as a platform to promote an agenda that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) frowns upon.

“Any individual or group of persons who openly display any political or pressure group paraphernalia, apparel, or placards at the Accra Sports Stadium will be apprehended by the security apparatus who will be deployed in and around the facility. In this regard, football fans are advised to adhere to all the match day security regulations before, during, and after the game in order to avoid any form of arrest or sanctions,” the statement read.

This comes after reports emerged that some people intend to display placards and banners to voice their concerns about illegal mining activities locally known as the galamsey menace in the country.

Ghana will play Sudan on October 10, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The Black Stars' doubleheader against Sudan will have a major impact on Ghana’s chances of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON after failing to win their first two games.

Ghana occupies the third position with one point in Group F of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers after two matches.

Read the statement below:

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