The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced that the Accra Sports Stadium will remain closed for domestic football matches until a structural audit is completed. In a statement released on April 2, 2025, the NSA clarified that despite requests from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to use the facility, they cannot grant approval due to ongoing safety evaluations.
The NSA received a formal request from the GFA on March 28, 2025, but due to logistical challenges and the necessary preparations for hosting football matches, it was deemed impractical to host games at the stadium at this time. The announcement comes after an extended closure since September 2024 for maintenance, including pitch works.
While the stadium briefly reopened for Ghana’s AFCON 2025 Qualifier against Niger in October 2024 and for the World Cup Qualifier against Chad in March 2025, the facility will remain off-limits for the time being. This includes the upcoming fixtures such as the match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Nations FC. The NSA emphasized that all future matches, including the highly anticipated encounter between Accra Hearts of Oak and Medeama FC, will only be approved after the audit is completed and the necessary recommendations are made.
The Accra Sports Stadium was last renovated in 2018 in preparation for the Women’s AFCON. The current audit aims to ensure the stadium meets safety standards before any further football activities can take place.
