The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Accra Sports Stadium to host Ghana’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Sudan.
The game, set to take place on Friday, October 11, 2024, marks an important fixture in Ghana’s quest to secure a spot at the global tournament.
The approval from CAF follows an inspection of the stadium to ensure it meets international standards for the high-stakes match.
A letter to the GFA General secretary 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 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’’.
