Skip to main content

Ghana wants FIFA meeting over Cairo security plans

Ghana sports minister Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has expressed concern over the safety of his players ahead of the Black Stars' World Cup qualifying playoff second leg bout with Egypt in Cairo.

Ghana sports minister Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has expressed concern over the safety of his players ahead of the Black Stars' World Cup qualifying playoff second leg bout with Egypt in Cairo.

The Confederation of African Football also has allowed Egyptian club Al Ahly to host South Africa's Orlando Pirates in the second leg of their African Champions League final at the same stadium this weekend, a possible trial run for the Egypt-Ghana match. Those teams are tied 1-1 on aggregate in Africa's biggest club tournament.

© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.