The National Sports Authority (NSA) spent an amount of GH¢200,000 to rehabilitate the Accra Sports Stadium to meet international standards, ghanasoccernet.com reports.
According to the report, the funds were spent on fertilizers, enhanced labour force, soil upgrades, and specialised irrigation systems, among others.
Also, ghanasoccernet.com indicated that experts from Green Grass Technology, who were in charge, worked assiduously to ensure that they utilised the on-site makeshift accommodations to put the pitch in good shape.
In a video released by the sports ministry, the Accra Sports Stadium washroom was furnished with new items, while the dressing room also had new wardrobes and seats for the players to use during the game. Most of the items in the stadium seem to be brand new and well-furnished.
About CAF’s approval of the Accra Sports Stadium:
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved the Accra Sports Stadium to host Ghana’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan.
According to Ghana Football Association Executive Council member, Dr. Randy Abbey, CAF has given Ghana conditional approval after some key areas of the facility were improved.
“I have been told that CAF has finally given us conditional approval for the Sudan game. But they will come for reinspection after the match to decide whether the venue is fit to host the next home game in November. So we have a conditional approval for the game,” he told Original FM.
CAF officials conducted a three-day inspection at the venue from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29, 2024.
The Accra Sports Stadium is gradually regaining shape to qualify to host a CAF Category 3 match following the National Sports Authority (NSA)’s robust renovations at the venue.
The Black Stars will take on Sudan on October 11, 2024.
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