NSA targets five stadia in bid to end venue challenges
Acting Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Prof. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, is promising the overall completion of works on five national stadia to end the “problems of venues” for games.
Ghana's National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General, Prof. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, has announced plans to complete renovations on five national stadia to resolve venue issues for upcoming matches. Currently, only the Accra Sports Stadium is approved by CAF for hosting high-profile games, with the Essipong Stadium being the only other viable option in recent years.
The Accra stadium last accommodated Ghana's 4-2 loss to The Gambia in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Sarpong revealed that the agency aims to finish works at Essipong and Accra first, followed by Kumasi's Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale, and Cape Coast Stadium. He stated that the stadia will be addressed over the next year, eliminating venue problems.
Recently, Essipong Stadium saw its first competitive match in seven years as the Black Queens scored seven goals against Mauritius on October 13. It remains uncertain which venue will host Ghana's next AFCON qualifier against Somalia, with Accra and Essipong being the top contenders.
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