The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially informed Kumasi Asante Kotoko that the Baba Yara Sports Stadium does not meet the requirements to host matches in the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup competition.
In a communication to the club, CAF stated that after reviewing venue compliance and infrastructure standards, only the Accra Sports Stadium currently meets the necessary hosting requirements for CAF competitions.
This decision means Asante Kotoko will be forced to shift their home games to Accra for the duration of their Confederation Cup campaign, unless urgent improvements are made to the Baba Yara facility and a subsequent inspection passes CAF’s criteria.
The news comes as a blow to club who are now expected to liaise with authorities and stakeholders to explore possible solutions or accept the temporary relocation.
