Baba Yara Stadium will get CAF and FIFA clearance soon – Sports Minister Kofi Adams assures

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has assured that the Baba Yara Stadium will soon get FIFA and CAF approval.

The edifice is currently undergoing renovation after the Confederation of African Football [CAF] described it as unfit to host FIFA and continental-sanctioned games.

The decision has forced Asante Kotoko to play their CAF Confederation Cup games in Accra.

However, speaking to Asempa FM, the Member of Buem constituency hinted that the Baba Yara Stadium will soon be cleared to host international games.

“FIFA is concerned about the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, but massive improvements are currently underway. I believe the pitch will be approved after CAF conducts its inspection,” he assured.

“We have been given some areas to fix before we get the place approved, and I know that we will surely do that.”

At the moment, the Accra Sports Stadium remain the only stadium fit to host CAF and FIFA-sanctioned games.

Having hosted Kwara United in Accra in the first round of the preliminary round, Asante Kotoko will host Moroccan side Wydad Athletic Club in the second round of games on Sunday, October 19.