Only four stadiums have secured approval from the Club Licensing Department of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) ahead of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.
Following an initial inspection conducted in August 2024, the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Dun’s Park, and WAFA Park were the only venues that met the necessary infrastructure standards to host league matches.
Despite its recent inauguration, the state-of-the-art TNA Stadium, which boasts a 13,000-seat capacity and a construction cost of $16 million, has not yet received full clearance.
The stadium currently lacks an inner perimeter, a critical requirement for full licensing.
Similarly, the country’s largest football arenas, the Baba Yara Stadium and the Accra Sports Stadium, have been given conditional approval.
These iconic venues are still under review, with certain infrastructural elements needing to be addressed before they can receive complete certification.
Stadiums that failed to meet the licensing standards have been issued detailed reports highlighting the necessary upgrades required for compliance.
A follow-up inspection of all venues is scheduled for August 30, 2024, to ensure that any outstanding issues are resolved in time for the start of the league.
The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season is slated to kick off on September 6, with clubs and their fans eagerly awaiting the final decisions on stadium approvals.