The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved the Accra Sports Stadium to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Ghana and Sudan.
The Black Stars will face the Falcons of Jediane on match day three of the qualification series for the tournament set to take place in Morocco.
Before granting approval, CAF had instructed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to consider an alternative venue after the temporary approval of the Baba Yara Stadium was revoked.
Both the Cape Coast Stadium and the Accra Sports Stadium were inspected by CAF last week, but the Cape Coast Stadium was ultimately rejected.
A statement from CAF regarding the approval of the Accra Sports Stadium read:
“Following a comprehensive review of the reports of the CAF independent inspection regarding the Cape Coast and Accra Sports Stadia, we are pleased to inform you that the Accra Sports Stadium has been approved to host the AFCON Qualifiers for Morocco 2025. Specifically, it will host the Group F – Matchday 3 encounter between Ghana and Sudan, which is scheduled for October 11, 2024.
“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.
“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.”
The Black Stars are determined to revive their qualification campaign after failing to secure victories in their first two games against Angola and Niger.
The Ghana vs Sudan fixture is set for Friday, October 11, 2024.
