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Black Stars to play home matches on neutral grounds as CAF bans Ghana’s “Wembley”

Accra, Sep. 11, GNA – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn its approval for the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi due to technical infractions, including an unsuitable playing field.

The decision was made after observations made by the continent’s football body during the recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Ghana and Angola.

A letter received by the Ghana Football Association indicated that CAF had identified several issues, including a playing field that was deemed unsuitable for hosting competitive matches.

It expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the stadium, citing the need for Ghana to invest in upgrading the facility to meet international standards.

“It is important to note that, prior to the match, CAF had expressed concerns about the suitability of Baba Yara Sports Stadium for hosting top-tier international fixtures.

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