CAF confirms only 2,000 fans can watch Hearts vs WAC in Champions League

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The continent’s football governing body has confirmed that only 2,000 spectators should he allowed to watch the Champions League clash at the Accra Sports Stadium

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to exceptionally allow the presence of 2,000 spectators  for the TotalEnergies CAF CL 2021/22 – Hearts of Oak (GHA) Vs W.A.C (MAR) – Match 45.

In a letter sent to the GFA, the continent’s governing body reiterated that the CAF and FIFA covid-19 match protocols clearly state that all matches must be played behind closed doors.

It however added that it has taken the decision to exceptionally grant the GFA and Hearts of Oak’s request after analyzing and assessing the safety & security situation at the Accra Sports Stadium.

“Accordingly, a decision has been taken to exceptionally allow the presence of 2,000 spectators given that the National Safety & Security Officer (Julius Ben Emunah) and Club Safety & Security Officer will coordinate all safety measures on the aforementioned match”.

“We kindly ask your cooperation to fully comply with the above decision, while noting that in case of non-respect, your federation will be subject to disciplinary sanctions by CAF”, Raul Chipenda Development Director stated in the letter.

The winner after the two legs will qualify to the group stage of the competition while the loser drops to the Caf Confederation Cup.

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