GFA sets July 27 to finalise venue inspection for CAF applicants

The Club Licensing Department of the Ghana Football Association will this weekend, conduct a final inspection of three-match venues and facilities as part of the CAF Interclub licensing application process.

The exercise will commence Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the proposed Baba Yara Sports Stadium by Ghanaian champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko, before proceeding to the Bechem Park proposed by Bechem United.

The inspection will then climax on Monday, June 27, 2022, with that of Accra Sports Stadium which has been proposed by Accra Hearts of Oak.

The inspections will be led by the Confederation of African Football’s Licensing Manager, Julius Ben Emunah.

“The GFA Club Licensing Committee, which is the 1st Instant Body, shall after the inspection determine if the facilities are in line with the CAF minimum standards for Senior Men’s Competitions.

“The clubs have been communicated to already and have been notified to make necessary arrangements with the facility owners, especially with those using rented facilities, for a smooth inspection,” the GFA said in a publication.

The final decisions shall be communicated to CAF on or before June 30, 2022, as required by CAF.