Kotoko confident of using Baba Yara for Legon Cities clash on Sunday

Asante Kotoko remain confident of hosting Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Stadium for their upcoming Ghana Premier League (GPL) fixture, despite reports suggesting the venue has been rejected by the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Club Licensing Board.

Baba Yara Stadium was reportedly among six venues deemed unfit ahead of the league’s resumption from March 7 to 10, 2025.

However, a source within Kotoko told Akoma Sports that the club has not received any official communication regarding the stadium’s rejection on the basis of it being unfit.

“We are not aware of this news. We are preparing to host Legon Cities at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, and that is where our focus is,” the Kotoko source said.

The Ashanti Regional Sports Authority also expressed surprise at the reports.

“They (the GFA) visited the stadium last Tuesday before the Super Zonals. The only concern they raised was about the mixed zone, which falls under the national level, not the National Sports Authority (NSA) in Kumasi. But we have not been informed that the stadium has been rejected—this is news to me,” a source at the NSA in Kumasi told Akoma Sports.

Hearts of Oak, Legon Cities, and Accra Lions are also affected, as the University of Ghana Stadium has failed to meet licensing standards

This uncertainty follows the GFA’s introduction of the Enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols 2025, developed after consultations with clubs, security agencies, and supporter groups. The stricter regulations come in the wake of the tragic stabbing of Asante Kotoko supporter Nana Pooley in Nsoatre earlier this month.

With the Premier League set to resume this week, affected teams must quickly address any compliance issues to avoid disruptions. The GFA has made it clear that safety will not be compromised and that strict penalties will be enforced for noncompliance.

BY: EMMANUEL OWUSU

 

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