CAF president Patrice Motsepe takes swipe at Ghana over Baba Yara Stadium ban

President of the Confederation of African Football (caf), Patrice Motsepe, has taken a swipe at Ghana after the Baba Yara stadium ban.

Last week, the continent's football governing body withdrew its approval for the Baba Yara Stadium for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The decision means Ghana cannot host any international game. CAF cited uneven surfaces, poor drainage, and inadequate grass cover as some reasons for the ban.

Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi, Motsepe described the situation as frustrating to see countries and clubs playing their home games away from home.

“Nothing frustrates me more than a national team or club side having to play home matches outside.

“You can’t grow football if the national teams or club sides aren’t playing in front of their home fans.

“Our conversations in every country is to make sure there is at least one stadium capable of hosting a CAF category C game,” he said.

Ghana will face Sudan in a crucial AFCON qualifying double header in October with the first leg yet to be decided on where the game will be played before travelling for the reverse leg at the Al-Merrikh Stadium.

Reports, however, suggest that the Black Stars will host the Falcons in Togo for the first-leg fixture.