CAF Approves MKO Abiola Stadium Abuja For Super Eagles Vs Ghana Clash

The Confederation of African Soccer CAF has accepted the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja because the venue for Nigeria’s 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff second leg tie in opposition to Ghana, reviews Completesports.com.

CAF made the choice know in a letter addressed the secretary normal of the Nigeria Soccer Federation, Mohammed Sanusi on Thursday.

“Please notice that the accepted stadium might be set because the venue to host the match Nigeria vs Ghana associated to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff spherical,”reads the assertion.

“Nonetheless, please discover hooked up in Annex A the inspection feedback and remarks addressed within the coming interval by your affiliation, to be able to assure that the stadium is maintained in record of CAF accepted stadiums for senior competitions.

“Amongst different elements talked about within the report, the stadium administration is requested to make sure that the enjoying floor space, floodlights and the dressing room are dropped at the required degree to host this essential match.”

The Ghana Soccer Federation alternatively are but to resolve on the stadium that can host the primary leg.

The Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi has been rejected by CAF, with the soccer physique insisting that the sport ought to be staged on the Cape Coast Stadium.

The primary leg is fastened for March 24 with the return leg to carry 5 days later in Abuja.

By Adeboye Amosu