National Sports Authority (NSA) boss fired by President Akufo-Addo.

President Akufo-Addo dismisses National Sports Authority Director General Dodzie Numekevor over CAF stadium ban.

This decision comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) revoked Baba Yara Sports Studium’s license to host international matches.

The dismissal is reportedly linked to the stadium being rented out for a six-day church event before Ghana’s crucial African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier against Angola.

Before taking over as Director General of the NSA the management of Ghana’s various stadiums had come under scrutiny as the pitches in the stadiums were in bad state.

Before his removal, he had ordered the closure of Baba Yara, Accra Sports stadium and Cape Coast stadia for maintenance following CAF’s recommendations for upgrades.

Ghana is now considering Togo as a possible venue to host Sudan in the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifier if the local facilities remain unsuitable.

Numekevor had been serving as interim Director General since February 2024, following the departure of Professor Peter Twumasi.