President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has today September 17, 2024, sacked the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), with immediate effect.
Dr. Dodzie Numekevor has been relieved of his position after CAF revoked the license of Baba Yara Sports Stadium, declaring it unfit to host games.
Dr. Dodzie Numekevor has been serving as interim Director General of the NSA since February 2024, after taking over from Professor Peter Twumasi.
President Nana Akufo Addo is said to be incensed with the poor state of stadiums across the country which has attracted international shame.
Mr Numekevor has been fired for renting out the Baba Yara sports stadium six days before Ghana’s match against Angola in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
Meanwhile, Ghana is likely to play its home match against Sudan outside the country in any of the neighboring countries.
After CAF recommendations, the Baba Yara sports stadium and the Cape Coast sports stadium have been closed down for maintenance.