Just a fews days to the biggest game in Ghana football history, there are a lots of concerns regarding the safety of fans as the venue for the Super Clash between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko poses significant risks.
Per our reliable search, the upper stand facing the Independence Square of the Accra Sports Stadium was declared unsafe for supporters after structural assessments by a team led by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and National Sports Authority Director General, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, days before Ghana took on Chad in Accra on March 21, 2025 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Therefore, for safety reasons the NSC together with the Ghana Football Association will reduce the capacity from 40,000 to 25,000 fans.
Why full capacity will not be allowed
To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, the Accra Sports Stadium which originally has a 40,00 capacity is set to accommodate only 25,000 fans.
This is due to ongoing maintenance works on parts of the stadium. Meanwhile, the NSA boss is assuring fans of ultimate safety and great atmosphere on the day. Ampofo Ankrah shared:
All measures have been put in place to ensure the game is played under ideal conditions—security, fan comfort, and stadium readiness. This is an opportunity to reset the tone of Ghana football, where fans come to cheer passionately and respect the final result.
Over 25,000 fans are expected to troop the stadium in their numbers, and if care is not taken, it’s possible to have a similar situation as when the national team played. Another security breach in this high-stakes game will prove dangerous, hence, it’s important such is avoided on Sunday.
The Porcupine Warriors won the first leg 1-0 and currently occupy fourth position on the league log with 50 points. With a new technical team in place, they hope to do the double over the Phobians who have accumulated 45 points and sit two places behind on sixth.
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