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CAF approves fixtures for Ghana 2008
Accra, April 24, GNA - The Confederation of African Football
(CAF) has approved the draft timetable of the matches to be
played at all four venues in the 26th MTN Ghana 2008 Africa
Cup of Nations.
Mustapha Fahmy, the CAF General Secretary, described the
draft as “positive steps and exceptionally welcome.”
The draft fixtures, delivered by the Local Organizing
Committee (LOC) 10 clear months to the tourney proposed that
all matches be played at 17:00 GMT.
The Opening Ceremony will precede the opening game slated
for the national Wembley, Ohene Djan Stadium, Accra on
Sunday, January 20th.
Fahmy said “CAF’s approval of the fixtures even at this
stage of the organization of the tourney that spans January
20-February 10 affirmed the expectation that CAF already has
for a very successful championship to be hosted in Ghana.
“This, in addition to all the good reports that have been
received about the accelerated projects in Ghana to meet all
set deadlines, suggests that Ghana is at the implementation
stages of all the programmes lined up towards the
commencement of the tournament in January, 2008.”
CAF also approved the LOC proposal for the “celebration of
the Teams’ National Days, so long as it falls within the
tournament’s cultural programme.”
Magnus Rex Danquah, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the LOC
underscored the need for Ghana to rise up to the challenge
in the face of the explicit confidence and trust continually
being displayed by CAF.
GNA
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