The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Club Licensing Committee has ruled that six stadiums will not be allowed to host Ghana Premier League matches as the competition resumes.
Among the affected venues are the Baba Yara Stadium and the University of Ghana Stadium, which have failed to meet the necessary licensing requirements.
Baba Yara Stadium, home to Asante Kotoko, was deemed unfit due to the absence of a designated safe zone. This decision also affects Hearts of Oak, Legon Cities, and Accra Lions, as the University of Ghana Stadium does not meet the required standards.
Additionally, Berekum Chelsea’s Golden City Park, Basake Holy Stars’ AAK Ampanian Stadium in Nzema, and Young Apostles’ Wenchi Sports Stadium have been ruled unsuitable for hosting league matches.
As a result, affected clubs must either secure alternative venues or upgrade their facilities to comply with GFA regulations.
This directive aligns with the GFA’s Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols, implemented following the fatal stabbing of an Asante Kotoko fan, Nana Pooley, in Nsoatre earlier this month.
Despite the stadium rejections, Matchday 20 of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League will proceed this weekend at approved venues.