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Ghana Avoids International Embarrassment For AFCON Qualifier

The Accra Sports Stadium has been approved to host Ghana’s game against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers defeating earlier rumours of Ghana playing in a neighbouring country due to the absence of an international standard stadium. Initially, the Baba Yara Stadium was the only approved venue by CAF for Ghana’s […]

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Stephen Appiah describes potential AFCON qualifier abroad as ‘national embarrassment’

Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has expressed his dismay at the possibility of Ghana hosting its next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match abroad, calling it a “national embarrassment.” This follows the recent ban imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the Baba Yara Sports Stadium due to an “unsuitable […]

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CAF ban on Baba Yara Stadium a wake-up call for authorities – Dreams FC Coach Abdul Karim Zito

Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito believes the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent ban on Ghana’s Baba Yara Stadium could push the country’s football authorities to address long-standing issues with the facility. CAF withdrew its approval of the stadium, citing “persistent issues” with the pitch, which now forces Ghana to seek alternative venues for […]

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Deputy NSA chief says betting addicts damaged Baba Yara stadium

The Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Majeed Bawa, has attributed the vandalism at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium following the Black Stars’ defeat to Angola to betting addiction among young fans. After Ghana’s 1-0 loss to the Palancas Negras on Thursday, angry supporters stormed the pitch, damaging various facilities and throwing […]