Independence Day celebrations contribute to stadium issues for Ghana ahead of WC playoff

March 6 brought festive celebrations of Ghana’s independence but after the national team’s home venue, the Cape Coast Stadium, hosted events attention was brought to the state of the pitch by upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff opponents Nigeria. Doubts remain about whether the stadium will be judged suitable by CAF ahead of the March 25 first leg and one pundit interviewed by Ghana’s Joy FM pointed blame at the National Sports Authority (NSA) for publicizing the state of the pitch. Click below to read more about Ghana’s stadium situation ahead of a crucial duel against the rival Super Eagles.