Kumasi Mayor Samuel Pyne urges urgent action for Baba Yara Stadium ahead of AFCON qualifier

Mr. Samuel Pyne, Mayor of Kumasi, has expressed his displeasure with the state of the pitch at the Baba Yara Stadium.

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium, which has recently served as the only venue for Black Stars international matches, is expected to host Ghana’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola on September 5, 2025.

Current pictures of the pitch after a five-day church program have raised some concerns, with GFA club licensing board manager Esme Mends stating that the pitch is not yet ready for use.

“I regret to inform you that Baba Yara is not prepared to host a competitive game if there is to be any major activity.” told by Esme Mends in an interview with LUV FM

In response to the circumstances, Sam Payne expressed concern in an interview with Akoma FM and begged the Regional Director of the NSA, to ensure that the Baba Yara pitch is prepared for the Black Stars’ use.

• Baba Yara Stadium not ready to host matches – GFA Club Licensing Manager Esme Mends

“I conveyed my displeasure with the images I have seen of Baba Yara to the NSA Boss Ashanti during our conversation. I implored him to do whatever it takes to guarantee that the pitch is prepared for the Black Stars match against Angola because I will not be pleased if the game is moved to a different venue”.

Sam Pyne, on the other hand, requests that the NSA prevent Baba Yara Stadium from becoming trapped in the same situation as Tamale’s Aliu Mahama Stadium is currently.

“We should not allow Baba Yara Stadium to experience the same predicament as the Aliu Mahama Stadium is right now”.

Emmanuel Owusu|Akoma Sports|Ghana

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