The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved Ghana’s request to admit fans for their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia on Friday, September 3 2021.
A total of 2500 fans were approved by the football governing body of Africa despite the GFA’s 25% stadium capacity request.
The approval letter signed by CAF Development Officer Raul Chipenda to GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq. read:
‘’As is it known, we would like to reiterate that the CAF and FIFA covid-19 match Protocols clearly state that all matches must be played behind closed doors. Nonetheless, CAF analysed and assessed your request from a medical, stadium requirements compliance, and safety & security perspective in your venue. Accordingly, a decision has been taken to exceptionally allow the presence of 2,250 spectators in the aforementioned match”.
The letter went on to warn that “we kindly ask your cooperation to fully comply with the above decision while noting that in case of non-respect, your federation will be subject to disciplinary sanctions by CAF”.
Meanwhile, the Safety and Security Officer of the GFA, Julius Ben Enumah, shall, together with all the relevant stakeholders, including the COVID-19 Officer, Dr Christine Baah, ensure strict adherence to protocols.
The Group G encounter between Ghana and Ethiopia will be played at the Cape Coast Stadium, and kick-off is at 19:00 GMT.
