The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given the green light for the Accra Sports Stadium to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Ghana and Sudan.
The Black Stars will take on the Falcons of Jediane in their third match of the qualifying series for the tournament, which will be held in Morocco.
Initially, CAF had instructed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to find an alternative venue after the temporary approval for Baba Yara Stadium was revoked.
Last week, CAF conducted inspections of both the Cape Coast Stadium and the Accra Sports Stadium, ultimately rejecting the Cape Coast venue and approving the latter.
A statement from CAF on the approval 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 prioritize 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 aiming to revive their qualification hopes after going winless in their first two matches against Angola and Niger.
The match is set to take place on Friday, October 11, 2024.
