The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted approval for the Accra Sports Stadium to serve as the venue for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Ghana and Sudan.
The Black Stars will compete against the Falcons of Jediane during match day three of the qualification series for the tournament, which is set to take place in Morocco.
Previously, CAF had instructed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to identify an alternative location after the initial temporary approval for the Baba Yara Stadium was revoked.
Following an inspection of both the Cape Coast Stadium and Accra Sports Stadium last week, CAF ultimately chose to reject the Cape Coast venue. A statement from CAF confirmed the approval.
‘’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 aim to revive their qualifying campaign after starting with two disappointing results against Angola and Niger, where they failed to secure a win. This crucial match is set to take place on Friday, October 11, 2024.