The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revoked Ghana’s permit to use the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi for its upcoming international matches over substandard conditions.
The decision comes after a detailed assessment exposed the stadium’s playing surface was in poor condition, with uneven turf, inadequate grass cover and ineffective drainage.
The Confederation also urged the government and GFA to take immediate steps to upgrade the facility to ensure it meets the required standards for hosting international games.
Concerns were also raised about the deteriorating state of the Accra Sports Stadium and the Cape Coast Stadium, both of which have fallen into disrepair, leaving Ghana without a CAF-approved Category A stadium.
Ghana has hence been given the option to select an alternative venue for its upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers, specifically the crucial Match Week 3 and 4 games.
CAF’s decision follows Ghana’s 1-0 loss to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium last Thursday, September 5.
Meanwhile the Deputy National Sports Authority (NSA) Deputy Director-General, Abdul Majeed Bawa, after Ghana’s loss to Angola retorted to how much influence the poor state of the Baba Yara Stadium’s pitch played in Ghana’s loss to Angola. He argued that the state of the pitch didn’t stop Angola from getting the win.
