The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has raised concerns about the poor state of the Baba Yara Stadium, describing it as unfit to host any game, even “colts football.”
This follows a tour of the facility on Thursday, July 31, ahead of a possible revamp.
The last competitive football match was in June between Asante Kotoko and Medeama SC in Week 33 of the Ghana Premier League.
“The state of the pitch at the moment, you cannot even play colts football on it,” Ankrah told the press.
“The weather, which is a natural source, has not been too favourable in this part of the country over the past few weeks,” he explained.
The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) is hoping to host the Top 4 competition at the venue, slated for August 20.
Asante Kotoko, who use the facility as their home ground, are also counting on it for the upcoming season, which begins on September 12.
“Kotoko officially wrote to us just over a week ago,” Ankrah added.
“They wish to use this venue, but as we can all see, we need to make sure everything is in perfect condition before that can be done.”
“We need to put our act together, join forces, and make sure it happens. The experts have given us a timeline, and we must work hard to meet or even beat that deadline.”
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