We will ensure Cairo is safe to host Black Stars- Ghana legend Abedi Pele

Published on: 12 November 2013
We will ensure Cairo is safe to host Black Stars- Ghana legend Abedi Pele
Abedi Pele

Ghana football legend Abedi Pele says much work will be put in to ensure Cairo remains safe for next Tuesday's World Cup playoff against Egypt.

There have deliberations over the safety of the Egyptian capital to host the return leg qualifier on 19 November.

The three-time African football of the Year was a member of Ghana's delegation which met FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke in Lome, Togo on Monday.

Ayew, whose two sons are in the Ghana squad for the decisive tie, believes everything will be done to ensure the safety of the players, officials and fans.

''Everybody should be relaxed about it. The FA boss and the  minister are doing all they can to ensure that player and fans are safe," the ex-Ghana captain said.

"The measures have not been completed it is an ongoing process but rest assured everything is being done to make sure all parties will be safe.

''For now we have been able to push FIFA to agree that for now the game will be held in Egypt, but as times go by if anything comes up and they realize that the security arrangements are not adequate, if the slightest hint of doubt arises they will call off the match."

Egypt will host Ghana at the Air Defense Stadium on 19 November trailing 6-1 from the first leg.

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