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Motsepe has expressed disappointment over Ghana's inability to maintain the Baba Yara Stadium to CAF standards.
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has expressed his disappointment with Ghana's failure to maintain the Baba Yara Stadium to the expected standards.
Pulse Sports reported that CAF withdrew approval for the stadium to host the October AFCON Qualifiers, citing concerns about uneven surfaces, poor drainage, and inadequate grass cover.
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The Black Stars have endured a mixed start to their AFCON qualifying campaign, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Angola and drawing 1-1 with Niger Republic. The defeat to Angola led to fan unrest, with supporters invading the pitch and throwing objects.
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Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi, Kenya, Motsepe emphasised the importance of national teams playing home matches in their own countries.
With the Baba Yara Stadium ban in place, Ghana will be forced to play their home leg of the AFCON qualifiers against Sudan in a neutral venue, likely either Nigeria, Togo or Côte d'Ivoire.
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'It's a national embarrassment' - Former Ghana captain cries as Black Stars set to play qualifiers outside
Ghana is forced to seek an alternative venue for their next qualifiers after fans destroyed Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi following their defeat to Angola.
He said, “Nothing frustrates me more than a national team or club side having to play home matches outside.
“You can’t grow football if the national teams or club sides aren’t playing in front of their home fans.
“Our conversations in every country is to make sure there is at least one stadium capable of hosting a CAF category C game,” he said.
Motsepe's comments highlight the challenges faced by many African nations in maintaining adequate football infrastructure.
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