Sports and Recreation Minister, Hon. Kofi Adams, has directed the National Sports Authority (NSA), led by Yaw Ampofoh Ankrah, to oversee the immediate completion of emergency facility upgrades at the Accra Sports Stadium before the Monday evening deadline.
The directive comes as concerns grow over the deteriorating floodlights at the stadium, which have been left to dangerously rust.
The minister has ordered their immediate replacement within 48 hours to ensure that the Black Stars can hold their first training session as scheduled on Monday evening.
The urgency of the repairs is linked to Ghana’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad, set to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on May 21, 2025.
With the national team set to begin preparations next week, ensuring the stadium meets the necessary standards has become a top priority.
The NSA is now tasked with supervising and ensuring that all emergency fixes are completed in time to avoid disruptions to the Black Stars’ preparations.