Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has expressed his dismay at the possibility of Ghana hosting its next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match abroad, calling it a “national embarrassment.” This follows the recent ban imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the Baba Yara Sports Stadium due to an “unsuitable […]
Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito believes the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent ban on Ghana’s Baba Yara Stadium could push the country’s football authorities to address long-standing issues with the facility. CAF withdrew its approval of the stadium, citing “persistent issues” with the pitch, which now forces Ghana to seek alternative venues for […]
Asante Kotoko are exploring the possibility of relocating to the Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi for the 2024/25 season after the National Sports Authority (NSA) announced the closure of Baba Yara Sports Stadium for renovations. The closure, set to last one month, comes in the wake of Ghana’s recent 1-0 defeat to Angola in […]
The Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Majeed Bawa, has attributed the vandalism at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium following the Black Stars’ defeat to Angola to betting addiction among young fans. After Ghana’s 1-0 loss to the Palancas Negras on Thursday, angry supporters stormed the pitch, damaging various facilities and throwing […]
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is under immense pressure to meet a crucial deadline set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the readiness of the Baba Yara Stadium for the Black Stars’ upcoming match against Angola on September 5. Concerns were raised by CAF following the circulation of viral photos and videos showing […]
Spokesperson for the National Sports Authority (NSA), Charles Amofa has assured Ghanaians that the Baba Yara sports stadium in Kumasi will be ready to host AFCON qualifiers. The Black Stars of Ghana are will play against Angola on 5th September, 2024 at the Baba Yara stadium before departing to play Niger in the AFCON 2025 […]
