{{Egypt have revealed they will use a military stadium in Cairo to host Ghana in the second leg of the sides’ 2014 World Cup play-off.}}<\/p>\n
It will be the first time Egypt have played in the capital since October 2011, following the Port Said tragedy and civil unrest in the country.<\/p>\n
The Pharaohs’ recent home matches have been in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna.
\nBut they have chosen the 30,000-capacity 30 June Air Defence Stadium for the crucial match against Ghana.<\/p>\n
It will be played on 19 November, with kick-off set for 1900 (local time).<\/p>\n
The two-legged tie – one of five in the final African qualifying round – will decide who makes it through to next year’s finals in Brazil.<\/p>\n
Egypt’s Minister of Sports Taher Abu Zeid announced the decision for the venue on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
And it was also confirmed that fans will be allowed to attend the game.<\/p>\n
Supporters have largely been banned from matches in Egypt since the Port Said riots at a match between Al Ahly and Al Masry that claimed the lives of more than 70 people.<\/p>\n
Domestic football was also suspended in the country and although it resumed after a year’s absence the league was again stopped in July after the military overthrow of president Muhamed Mursi’s government and subsequent violence.<\/p>\n
Ghana had already announced that the first leg of the tie will be played at the Baba Yara stadium in Kumasi on 15 October.<\/p>\n
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