The Accra Sports Stadium is poised to host its first competitive Black Stars match, sparking excitement among football fans across the nation. It’s been a while since the Black Stars played in Accra. Ghana’s national team has played key matches in Kumasi, but that’s about to change.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled out Cape Coast Stadium as the venue for Ghana’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan on Friday, October 11, 2024. Following an inspection, CAF’s officials are leaning towards the Accra Sports Stadium as the most likely venue for this crucial fixture, according to sources close to 3news.
Accra Sports Stadium has a storied history that fans will be eager to revisit. The excitement surrounding this potential return is palpable, as the stadium has undergone significant improvements over the past few weeks.
While there are still some final touches needed, particularly regarding public and dressing room washrooms, the facility now meets most of CAF’s critical requirements for hosting a high-profile category three match. Should the final approval come through, fans will once again have the chance to witness Ghana’s finest on home soil, against none other than Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan.
Ghana was on the verge of having to play its home fixtures outside the country after CAF stripped the Baba Yara Stadium of hosting rights earlier this year, citing the venue’s failure to meet international standards. With the Accra Sports Stadium now back in the picture, Ghana has narrowly avoided the embarrassment of playing crucial home matches in foreign countries.
This return also represents a symbolic revival for the capital city, which has long been yearning for a return to the days when the Black Stars regularly dazzled crowds at the Accra Sports Stadium.
