Africa Football governing body (CAF) has turned down Ghana Football Association’s request to name a new stadium for next month’s FIFA World Cup playoffs against Nigeria.
Ghana is seeking to move the game from the Cape Coast Stadium to the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.
The Cape Coast Stadium is set to host Ghana’s independence day celebration on March 6.
However, CAF has rejected their request, stating that it fell outside the time allowed for such and as a result the match is confirmed to go down at the Cape Coast Stadium.
ALSO READ: CAF considering Qatar to host World Cup playoffs
“The FIFA World Cup 2022 preliminary competition regulations in its article 21 venues, kick-off times and training sessions stipulates that “The venues of matches shall be set by the host association and/or by the confederation, as applicable, and the matches may only be played in stadiums that have been inspected and approved by the confederation concerned.
“The opponents and the FIFA general secretariat shall be notified by the host association and/or by the confederation, as applicable, at least three months before the match in question is due to be played,” reads a statement from CAF.
ALSO READ: CAF considering Qatar to host World Cup playoffs
The first leg of the encounter will go down on March 23 in Ghana, while the second leg will be played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on March 29.
Nigeria will return for this year’s Unity Cup, scheduled for May 26 to May 30…
The letter assured the public that the Federation remains committed to upholding integrity...
Manchester United are monitoring Bournemouth's French forward Junior Kroupi...
The Arsenal manager pointed to intensity, focus, and game management as key factors as his…
A frontline Osun West Senatorial aspirant for 2027, Quadri Temitayo Giwa, on Monday, made a…
Kvaratskhelia found Dembele, who beat Mamardashvili with pace and power from 20 yards out to…
This website uses cookies.