NSA and Ghana FA charged to secure CAF license for Tarkwa TNA and Legon stadia

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The Minister of Youth and Sports, Ussif Mustapha has called on the National Sports Authority (NSA) to laisse with the Ghana Football Association in order to secure license from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for TnA and Legon stadia.

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The University of Ghana Stadium in Legon was upgraded by the government for the African Games in March whiles Goldfields Ghana ensured the upgrading of the TnA stadium after five years.

Speaking at the 30th Ordinary Congress of the Ghana FA on Tuesday, Ussif Mustapha charged the NSA top collaborate with the Ghana FA in obtaining license from the continental football governing body Tarkwa and Legon stadia respectively, highlighting the importance of having numerous approved venues in Ghana.

"I have directed the NSA to liaise with the GFA to obtain a license from CAF for the various sports stadia [in Tarkwa and Legon], which have been upgraded," Minister Mustapha Ussif stated.

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Meanwhile, Minister Ussif has charged the Ghana FA to be transparent and fair in their dealings for the development of football in the country.

"The future of Ghana football does not rely solely on infrastructure; the FA should also focus on transparency, fairness, and development," he added.