The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has asserted that the future of Ghana football does not solely depend on infrastructure.
He has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to ensure they uphold their part of the agreement by maintaining transparency and fairness in their dealings.
Recent discussions have centered around the poor maintenance of sports facilities across the country, especially as the Black Stars are set to host Angola in their first 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in nine days.
Speaking at the 30th Ghana Football Ordinary Congress, Ussif said, “I have directed the NSA to liaise with the GFA to obtain a license from CAF for the various sports stadia [in Tarkwa and Legon], which have been upgraded.
“The future of Ghana football does not rely solely on infrastructure; the FA should also focus on transparency, fairness, and development.”
The Black Stars are scheduled to face Angola just over a week from now at the Baba Yara Stadium in their first 2025 AFCON qualifier.
However, recent reports from Kumasi indicate that CAF is demanding an immediate assessment of the current state of the playing surface, raising the possibility that the match could be relocated outside Ghana.