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Minister assures CAF on Ghana 2008
deadline
Accra, Dec 10, Ghanadot/GNA –
Prof. Dominic Fobih, Minister of Education, Science and
Sports (MoESS) has assured the Confederation of African
Football (CAF) of Government’s support towards hosting a
successful tournament next year.
“Government attaches seriousness to the 26th MTN Africa Cup
of Nations, Ghana 2008 and will ensure the hosting of the
tournament becomes a success.”
Prof. Fobih gave the assurance on Monday at a media briefing
by members of the CAF Inspection team, who wrapped up their
tenth inspection tour of facilities earmarked for the
tournament over the weekend.
The CAF Inspection team has rated the nation’s preparations
towards the hosting of the biennial championships at 90
percent successful but raised some little concerns about the
training pitches.
“We will start the leveling of the training pitches soon to
meet requirements of the team.”
The Minister said the remaining 10 per cent is crucial to
their preparations of the January 20 – February 10,
Championships.
On security, he outlined that he has held talks with the
Minister in charge of National Security in their quest to
organise an incident-free tournament.
Prof. Fobih said his outfit will advise the Local Organising
Committee (LOC) on the recruitment of additional staff to
speed up work at the four venues and put up finishing
touches on time.
“I can assure that by the next visit, the remaining 10 per
cent will be a thing of the past.”
Dr Kofi Amoah, Chairman of the LOC Board also assured that
the LOC is working around the clock towards meeting the
deadline.
GNA
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