Baba Yara Stadium is a humiliation – GFA’s Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum

Communications Director of the Ghana Soccer Affiliation (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has expressed disappointment after the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) banned the Baba Yara Sports activities Stadium.

CAF withdrew it approval for the Baba Yara stadium on account of points similar to an uneven enjoying discipline, poor drainage, and insufficient grass cowl.

This was introduced after the Black Stars misplaced its opener of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers towards Angola.

The choice means the senior nationwide crew will probably be pressured to play their dwelling video games away.

Nevertheless, in keeping with Asante Twum, the scenario is a humiliation to the nation’s sporting group, given Ghana’s esteemed soccer fame each in Africa and globally.

He added that the ban is unlucky contemplating the assist Ghanaians give to the crew throughout dwelling matches on the Baba Yara Stadium.

“The calls for that have been made, some have been achieved, others weren’t. Once we have a look at the assist Ghanaians give us throughout Black Stars matches at dwelling each on and off the pitch, it is extremely unlucky. Positively, we’re embarrassed; it isn’t the very best of stories,” He advised Angel FM throughout an interview on September 12, 2024

The GFA spokesperson additionally acknowledged that the Black Stars’ efficiency within the 2025 AFCON qualifiers has not been the very best and hopes for enchancment in future video games.

“It [Black Stars performance] doesn’t look good on paper, however earlier than the subsequent worldwide break, something is feasible and issues can change. The coaches have assured us that they may take drastic measures to make sure we get again to successful methods,” he added.

The Black Stars are set to face Sudan in an important doubleheader in October. Ghana will first host the Falcons at a yet-to-be-determined venue earlier than travelling for the return leg at Al-Merrikh Stadium.





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