Ghana"s ambassador to Egypt Alhaji Sinare says Cairo is unsafe to host Black Stars

Alhaji Said Sinare

Ghana’s ambassador to Egypt H.E Alhaji Said Sinare insists Cairo is not safe enough to host the return leg of the World Cup playoffs.

The Egyptian FA are pushing to hold the game in the capital despite growing security concerns in the recent political and social unrest.

FIFA will on Monday rule whether Cairo is safe enough to hold the game which many believe is already in the bag for the Black Stars following a thumping 6-1 win in the first leg earlier this month.

But Ghana’s leading envoy in Egypt, Alhaji Sinare says the ‘improved’ security situation in Egypt is still not enough guarantee for the November 19 clash to go on.

“If it was left to me, I will advise that the game be taken to a neutral ground,” he said.

“Even though conditions in terms of security have improved, I don’t think it is safe here to play the game.

“The protection of life for me reigns supreme and therefore anything which could post a security threat to life should be guarded against.”

Egypt have earmarked the 30,000 capacity Air Defence Stadium in Cairo to host the second leg match against Ghana.

Source Ghana Soccer News

Ghana"s ambassador to Egypt Alhaji Sinare says Cairo is unsafe to host Black Stars