Ghana vs. Niger: Crucial AFCON Qualifier Showdown at Accra Sports Stadium

Ghana to Face Niger at Accra Sports Stadium in Crucial AFCON Qualifier

Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, will play their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Matchday 6 qualifier against Niger on Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium. This venue, which previously hosted Ghana’s October qualifier against Sudan, has been selected once again for this critical match as the Black Stars aim to secure a spot in the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco.

Ghana is currently in a challenging position in Group F, ranking third with 2 points, trailing group leaders Angola by 10 points and Sudan, who are second, by 5 points. The upcoming game against Niger offers the team an opportunity to narrow this gap and keep their qualification hopes alive.

The Accra Sports Stadium has been temporarily closed to local league matches since the Ghana-Sudan game, undergoing maintenance to ensure it meets CAF’s standards for international matches. As a result, Ghana Premier League clubs such as Accra Hearts of Oak, Accra Lions, and Dreams FC have temporarily relocated their home games to other venues to preserve the stadium’s condition.

This strategic preparation not only aims to maintain the pitch for Ghana’s upcoming AFCON qualifier against Niger but also for the forthcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With Ghana’s AFCON aspirations on the line, all eyes will be on the Black Stars as they return to Accra Sports Stadium to fight for a crucial victory on home soil.