NSA announces ticket prices for Ghana vs Somalia AFCON qualifier at Essipong Stadium

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has unveiled a tiered ticketing structure ranging from GH¢50 to GH¢250 for the Black Stars’ 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier return fixture against Somalia at the Essipong Sports Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi.

Under the pricing regime announced in a public notice from the Office of the Director-General, the VVIP category is pegged at GH¢250, while the VIP Red Seats will go for GH¢150. Spectators opting for the Yellow Seats or Green Seats will each pay GH¢100. The most affordable option is the Non-Seated Areas, priced at GH¢50 and strictly limited to 2,000 tickets.

In a bid to encourage youth patronage, the NSA disclosed that the remaining designated non-seated areas will be reserved exclusively for students holding valid identification cards, subject to crowd-control and stadium safety arrangements.

Ahead of the Monday, November 16, 2026 fixture, the authority has also outlined stringent measures to govern matchday operations, entry and seating. The NSA emphasised that entry into the stadium will be strictly determined by the colour and category of the match ticket, with every holder required to use the designated outer perimeter gate corresponding to their ticket category. Movement between designated sections will not be permitted, and stewards and security personnel will be on hand to enforce these directives.

The authority issued a firm caution that accreditation cards are issued strictly for official duties and do not confer seating privileges. Consequently, accredited officials, media personnel and other authorised individuals must possess valid match tickets for designated seating sections if they wish to occupy spectator seats. Furthermore, parents and guardians attending with children must purchase appropriate tickets for them, as no child will be allowed to occupy a ticketed seat without a valid ticket.

For vehicular traffic, general spectator parking has been restricted to Sekondi College and the Essipong Stadium Training Pitch. Drivers have been directed to follow the instructions of traffic management and security personnel. Only vehicles bearing officially issued and valid car passes will be permitted beyond the designated checkpoints on the main access road leading to the stadium, with all other vehicles required to use the public parking areas to prevent congestion.

The NSA is urging supporters to arrive early, use the appropriate gates and fully comply with security and traffic management directives, stressing that these arrangements will be strictly enforced to guarantee a safe, secure and orderly matchday experience.