Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, could play their remaining home games in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Nigeria, Soccernet reports.
This follows the decision of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to withdraw approval for the use of the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
CAF explained that the withdrawal was due to several structural and maintenance issues.
The football body was not satisfied with the condition of the playing field, citing uneven surfaces, poor drainage, and inadequate grass cover during a recent inspection.
These problems, along with similar issues at other Ghanaian stadiums such as Cape Coast and Accra Sports Stadium, have left Ghana without an approved venue for their crucial upcoming AFCON qualifiers.
CAF have now directed Ghana to find an alternative stadium for their Matchday 3 and 4 AFCON qualifiers, which will be played in October.
In light of this, the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Nigeria, has emerged as a frontrunner, according to Myjoyonline.
The stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital, appears to be the most convenient option for the Black Stars.
Other venues under consideration include the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny and Stade de la Paix, both located in Côte d’Ivoire, as well as Cameroon’s Japoma Stadium in Douala and the Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco.
Ghana will reveal its final decision to CAF within the coming days.
AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Ghana set to play future matches in Nigeria after CAF ban
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