{"id":217068,"date":"2024-09-12T18:00:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T18:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/12\/ghana-play-home-matches-in-cote-divoire\/"},"modified":"2024-09-12T18:00:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T18:00:47","slug":"ghana-play-home-matches-in-cote-divoire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/12\/ghana-play-home-matches-in-cote-divoire\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Play Home Matches In Cote d&#8217;Ivoire?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>BANNED! Baba Yara Sports Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Following Confederation of African Football (CAF)\u2019s decision to ban the Baba Yara Stadium from hosting international matches, Ghana\u2019s Black Stars may be forced to find a new home for their upcoming international matches.<\/p>\n<p>The decision follows a series of technical infractions observed during the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Ghana and Angola held on September 5, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Cote d\u2019Ivoire, the neighbouring country with several CAF-approved stadiums, is emerging as a strong contender to host the Ghanaian national team.<\/p>\n<p>Given the close geographical proximity and strong historical ties between the two nations, Cote d\u2019Ivoire offers a convenient and logistically feasible solution for the Ghana Football Association (GFA).<\/p>\n<p>The Ivorian stadiums, known for their quality and infrastructure, could provide a suitable venue for the Black Stars to continue their quest for glory on the international stage.<\/p>\n<p>While the final decision on the Black Stars\u2019 home destination remains pending, Cote d\u2019Ivoire appears to be a frontrunner.<\/p>\n<p>As Ghana works to address the issues at the Baba Yara Stadium and other domestic venues, the Ivorian stadiums could offer a temporary respite, allowing the Black Stars to maintain their competitive momentum.<\/p>\n<p>The next international break will see the Black Stars face Sudan in double-header in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in October.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BANNED! 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