Sports News of Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

2019-20 CAF Confed Cup final to be played at Baba Yara Sports Stadium - Reports

The final of the Confederations Cup will reportedly be played in Ghana The final of the Confederations Cup will reportedly be played in Ghana

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Ghana has been selected as the venue for the 2019/2020 CAF Confederations Cup final.

A grapevine source revealed to FootballMadeInGhana.com that the decision has been taken by CAF’s Executive Committee on Wednesday pending approval from the general assembly tomorrow.

The 2019/2020 Champions League final will also be hosted by the FNB Stadium in South Africa.

This latest development comes following CAF’s decision to adopt one-off finals for Champions League and Confederation Cup on pre-determined neutral grounds from the 2019/2020 edition onwards.

Baba Yara Sports Stadium is Ghana’s largest stadium, with a seating capacity of 40,528. The Kumasi-based Stadium is used mostly for football matches, although it is also used for athletics. It is the home of one of Africa’s most popular football club, Asante Kotoko.