The Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi will be inaccessible as it prepares to host the Black Stars’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic (CAR) on June 10.

Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team is scheduled to face CAR after their encounter with Mali on June 2 in the latest round of qualification matches for the upcoming World Cup.

The stadium’s closure will impact its operations, with upgrades planned, particularly for the pitch, in preparation for the World Cup qualifier next month.

Ghana Premier League side Kumasi Asante Kotoko is among those affected by this arrangement, as its upcoming league game against Accra Great Olympics will be moved to the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.

The league fixture is set to take place on Sunday, June 2 at 14:00 GMT, following Kotoko’s impressive victory over rivals Accra Hearts of Oak.

In a statement, the Porcupine Warriors announced the venue change, allowing “ample time to prepare the Baba Yara Stadium to meet the requirements of CAF.”

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