Baba Yara Stadium

The Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA) Board, Seth Panwum, has confirmed that the Baba Yara Stadium is now ready to host football matches once again. The stadium had been out of action since the Confederation of African Football (CAF) revoked its license to host international games due to the poor condition of its pitch. Following its closure for maintenance, Panwum revealed in an interview with Channel One TV that the playing surface has now been restored to acceptable standards. “Baba Yara is equally undergoing, let me say, re-turfing, and it has come of age. The grass is up…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is under pressure to meet a significant deadline to inform the Confederation of African Football (CAF) about the readiness of Baba Yara Stadium for the Black Stars' match against Angola on September 5. Henry Asante Twum, the GFA Communications Director, shared that CAF has raised concerns regarding the pitch's condition after seeing troubling photos and videos circulating online. Fans have expressed their apprehensions about the stadium's lack of preparation. In light of this, Twum reassured everyone that the technical team has already submitted their plans, and the coach is set to announce the team soon. "For…

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has assured that the Baba Yara Stadium will be ready for Ghana’s match against Angola in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers next month. The Black Stars are set to face the Palancas Negras on September 5, as announced by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Tuesday. Concerns have been raised about the pitch’s condition following a recent five-day ‘Kumuyi’ Church program held there. Despite these concerns, Ashanti Regional Director of the NSA, Kwame Baa, has assured that the pitch will be in top shape for the anticipated game. “At the end of…