Stadium Ban: President Akufo-Addo speaks to CAF ahead of Ghana vs Sudan match – Report

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has contacted the President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, Nhyira FM reports.

According to the report, President Akufo-Addo’s call was intended to engage the CAF President on how to ensure the Black Stars can host Sudan in Ghana.

It is rumored that the president could be lobbying for CAF to certify one of the stadia in the country despite the poor state of the pitches that led to a ban.

“Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo has personally placed a call to CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe over the possibility of CAF certifying a venue in Ghana for Black Stars vs Sudan,” Nhyira FM shared on X.

Meanwhile, the CAF inspection of the Accra and Cape Coast stadia concluded on September 29, 2024.

A Joy Sports report indicated that there is a possibility CAF would grant Ghana temporary approval of one of the venues to host the Black Stars' 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Sudan on October 11, 2024.

CAF withdrew its conditional approval for the Baba Yara Stadium due to issues such as an uneven playing field, poor drainage, and inadequate grass cover, which became apparent after the Ghana vs. Angola match on September 5, 2024.

In response, the Ministry of Youth and Sports directed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to invite CAF officials to inspect the Accra Sports Stadium and the Legon Stadium to see if they meet the criteria for hosting Black Stars games.

Following the inspection, CAF's decision on whether a stadium in Ghana can host the game is still pending.

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