{"id":143982,"date":"2024-08-26T10:27:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T09:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsdigest.ng\/?p=143982"},"modified":"2024-08-26T10:27:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T09:27:02","slug":"caf-lifts-suspension-congo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=143982","title":{"rendered":"CAF Lifts Suspension On Congo Stadium for 2025 AFCON Qualifiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given the green light for Congo to use the Alphonse Massamba-D\u00e9bat Stadium in Brazzaville for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The qualifier will be played against South Sudan, and it is set for Thursday, September 5.<\/p>\n<p>This development is significant for Congo, as the stadium was previously deemed unsuitable by CAF due to failing to meet the organization\u2019s strict infrastructure and safety criteria.<\/p>\n<p>The ban was lifted following substantial renovations to the stadium, which addressed the concerns raised by CAF inspectors.<\/p>\n<p>The upgrades reportedly focused on improving seating arrangements, enhancing lighting, and implementing necessary safety measures, thus ensuring the venue now meets the standards required for hosting major football events.<\/p>\n<p>Congo&#8217;s national team will finally play in front of their home supporters again after previously forfeiting a World Cup qualifier in June and being forced to play in Morocco, where they suffered a heavy defeat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given the green light for Congo to use the Alphonse Massamba-D\u00e9bat Stadium in Brazzaville for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). 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