The Ministry of Youth and Sports, led by Mustapha Ussif, has urged the National Sports Authority (NSA) to implement a strict maintenance schedule for national stadiums and other sporting infrastructures with immediate effect.
This directive follows the approval of the Accra Sports Stadium by CAF to host Ghana’s match against Sudan on October 11.
The Sports Ministry issued this directive in a release dated October 3.
“The Ministry has directed the National Sports Authority (NSA) to, henceforth, enforce a strict maintenance schedule for our national stadiums and other facilities,” the statement read.
The Ministry also recounted its engagement with CAF, through the Ghana Football Association, to inspect the Accra Sports Stadium and the Cape Coast Sports Stadium after the approval for Baba Yara Stadium was withdrawn. It noted that the issues raised by CAF regarding the Cape Coast and Baba Yara stadiums are being addressed, and efforts are underway to ensure these facilities meet CAF and FIFA standards. The Ministry also anticipates a follow-up inspection of these stadiums by CAF officials.
“The issues raised by CAF regarding the Baba Yara and Cape Coast stadiums are being addressed, and we look forward to another inspection by CAF soon to restore their status as approved venues for CAF and FIFA matches,” the statement continued.
The Ministry concluded by expressing gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to securing CAF’s approval for the Accra Sports Stadium.
“The Ministry expresses its gratitude to all stakeholders who supported the Ministry in securing CAF’s approval for the Accra Sports Stadium and urges close collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders in the development, management, and maintenance of sporting facilities across the country.”
Below is the full statement from The Ministry of Youth and Sports.
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Story by: Gabriel Tecco Mensah | univers.ug.edu.gh
