Obasempire reports that Ghana’s Black Stars are expected to play their remaining 2025 Africa Cup of Nations home qualifiers in Nigeria, according to various reports from the West African nation.
This follows the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) refusal to approve their home venue, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
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CAF’s inspection team found the stadium inadequate for competitive matches, citing major structural issues such as poor drainage, uneven playing surfaces, and inconsistent grass coverage.
As other Ghanaian venues like the Cape Coast and Accra Sports Stadiums also failed to meet CAF’s requirements, the country is left without a suitable stadium for their upcoming qualifiers.
CAF has instructed Ghana to find an alternative venue for the crucial Matchday three and four fixtures in October outside the country.
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, has emerged as the most likely option due to its proximity.
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This facility, with a capacity of 30,000, is currently the home ground for the Super Eagles.
Other potential venues include Côte d’Ivoire’s Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny and Stade de la Paix, Cameroon’s Japoma Stadium in Douala, and the Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco.
The Ghana Football Association is anticipated to announce its final decision in the coming days.
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