Accra Hearts of Oak and three other Ghana Premier League teams have moved to the University of Ghana Stadium as their temporary home ground. Joining Hearts of Oak in this transition are Dreams FC, Legon Cities, and Accra Lions.
Previously, these teams, with the exception of Legon Cities, played their home matches at the Accra Sports Stadium.
However, due to the recent closure of the stadium for renovation, they have been forced to find an alternative venue.
The National Sports Authority officially announced on September 17, 2024, that both the Accra Sports Stadium and the Cape Coast Sports Stadium are now closed for renovation work.
The decision to renovate the stadiums follows widespread criticism from Ghanaians after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) declared all national venues in Ghana unsuitable for hosting category 3 matches.
CAF had previously approved only the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, but this approval was revoked after Angola raised concerns about the pitch quality during their 1-0 victory over the Black Stars in September 2024.
In response to CAF’s assessment, the National Sports Authority (NSA) has closed the Baba Yara Stadium for extensive upgrades, with plans to bring the facility up to the required standards ahead of Ghana’s next home fixture.