The National Sports Authority (NSA) on Wednesday morning released 15, 000 match tickets for sale at the Tamale Sports Stadium for the AFCON qualifier between the Black Stars and Syli National of Guinea.

Smart Abbey, head of Safety and Security, said in an interview that the tickets forms part of the initial release of match tickets for sale ahead of the match.

According to Abbey, the NSA will release additional tickets later in the day based on a critical assessment of the situation, adding that they will not fill the 21,000 capacity stadium.

He noted, as per the rules of the NSA, that they will not release all 21,000 tickets since that could lead to stampede.

Abbey, however stated that, the NSA is aware of the security threat and dangers involved in filling the stadium to capacity and has called for adequate reinforcement from the security services.

He was confident security arrangements for the match will be executed to avoid any form of stampede.

The Black Stars are for the for the first time playing at the Tamale Sports Stadium, and the massive reception given the team gives a clear indication of  the expected turnout at the stadium.