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\u00a0Dodzie Numekevor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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President Nana Akufo-Addo has axed Dodzie Numekevor, Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), effective immediately.<\/p>\n

The President\u2019s decision comes in the wake of Confederation of African Football (CAF) revocation of Baba Yara Stadium\u2019s licence to host international matches.<\/p>\n

Indications are that the dismissal is reportedly linked to the stadium being rented out for a church event before Ghana\u2019s AFCON 2025 qualifier against Angola few weeks ago.<\/p>\n

The President expressed dissatisfaction with the management of sports facilities.<\/p>\n

Consequently, he has cautioned Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif that he would be held responsible if Ghana is forced to play its home matches outside the country.<\/p>\n

Before his dismissal, he had ordered the closure of Baba Yara, Accra, and Cape Coast stadia for maintenance following CAF\u2019s recommendation for upgrades.<\/p>\n

Ghana is now considering Togo as a possible venue to host Sudan in the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifier if local facilities remain unsuitable.<\/p>\n

The sacked NSA boss, who took over from Peter Twumasi, has been serving as interim Director General since February 2024.<\/p>\n

By Kofi Owusu Aduonum<\/strong><\/p>\n

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