The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed optimism that the Baba Yara Stadium will soon receive approval from both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The stadium is currently undergoing extensive renovations after CAF deemed it unfit to host international and continental matches, a development that has forced Asante Kotoko to play their CAF Confederation Cup fixtures in Accra.
Speaking to Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Adams said the ongoing improvements could pave the way for the stadium to regain its international status.
“FIFA is concerned about the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, but massive improvements are currently underway. I believe the pitch will be approved after CAF conducts its inspection,” he assured.
“We have been given some areas to fix before we get the place approved, and I know that we will surely do that.”
For now, the Accra Sports Stadium remains the only venue in Ghana cleared to host FIFA- and CAF-sanctioned matches.
Asante Kotoko, who faced Kwara United in Accra during the first round of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary stage, will take on Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club in the second round on Sunday, October 19.
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