2027 AFCONQ: Somalia, Niger to play home games at Accra Sports Stadium
The Accra Sports Stadium will host home fixtures for both Niger and Somalia during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after being cleared by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), according to National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. The venue is currently Ghana’s only stadium approved for FIFA Category A international […]
The Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana has been designated as the home venue for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers featuring Niger and Somalia, according to National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. The stadium, currently Ghana's sole FIFA Category A approved facility, underwent recent maintenance to address CAF's concerns regarding its condition.
Ankrah confirmed the stadium will host Black Stars matches, as well as serve as the temporary home ground for Niger and Somalia during the qualifying window. Niger is scheduled to face Lesotho in Accra on September 24, the same day Ghana plays against Côte d'Ivoire away in Bouaké. Both nations' matches against Ghana will occur at Accra Sports Stadium, with Ghana hosting Somalia and Somalia hosting Ghana.
The Black Stars commence their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign next week with a match against Côte d'Ivoire, followed by a visit to Accra to face Gambia.
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