No cause for alarm – Dr
Amoah
Accra, Oct 14, Ghanadot/GNA – Dr Kofi Amoah, Board Chairman
of the Ghana 2008 Africa Cup of Nations Local Organising
Committee (LOC) has given the assurance that all
infrastructure and facilities needed for a successful
tourney would be ready.
“We are on track and I am sure everything will be ready.”
The LOC Board Chairman said this on Sunday at a Press
Conference at the committee’s secretariat after a two-day
inspection tour of facilities earmarked for the competition.
Dr. Amoah’s visit preludes the ninth inspection by the
Confederation of African Football (CAF), which begins on
Tuesday.
According to him, his outfit is working hard around the
clock to win the favour of the CAF inspection team for the
first time to be headed by President, Issa Hayatou.
On the issue of training pitches which has generated some
concern in certain quarters, he outlined that LOC has made
arrangements for alternatives should the unexpected
happened.
Dr. Amoah mentioned the Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS),
University of Cape Coast Park and the Robert Mensah Sports
Stadium in Cape Coast among the alternatives should any of
the prescribed venues fail to meet the deadline.
With regards to the stadia, he explained that the Baba Yara
and Ohene Djan Sports Stadia have reached completion stages
whilst that of Essipong and Tamale is ready for official
handing over.
The LOC Board Chairman also said his outfit will soon
undertake some programmes with regards to raising the
awareness of the 26th edition of the continent’s soccer
showpiece.
He said it was not overdue adding that the competition will
be given the necessary hype in their quest to host a
successful event.
Dr. Amoah expressed optimism that the LOC will be given the
nod by CAF after the inspection, which precedes the main
draw scheduled for October 19.
The competition spans January 20 – February 10, 2008.
GNA
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