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Ghana seeks Essipong approval for Somalia match

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Ghana’s National Sports Authority is seeking full Confederation of African Football approval for Essipong Sports Stadium, so it can host an international match against Somalia in November. The stadium currently has conditional approval, according to its acting director-general, cited by 3news.

Ghana’s National Sports Authority is working to secure full Confederation of African Football certification for Essipong Sports Stadium, so it can host the international football match against Somalia in November, 3news reports. The authority’s acting director-general, Professor Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, said outstanding requirements were being addressed.

CAF certification is required for the stadium to be authorised to host the match. Ghana is also aiming to appoint a permanent Black Stars head coach, for its men’s national team, by November, according to an announcement published on 20 October.

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