Kofi Adams (L) and Ampofo Ankrah (R) have faced backlash over poor state of the Baba Yara Stadium
Some aggrieved football fans have called out sporting authorities in charge of maintaining stadia following the poor state of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah and Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, have been at the centre of the backlash.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, specifically X, the grass on the Baba Yara Sports Stadium pitch appeared to be withered, sparking concerns.
The pitch, which is expected to be watered regularly to maintain its moisture, has turned dry, leaving the pitch in a deplorable condition.
The turf on the entire pitch is riddled with brown patches, with only a some portions covered by grass.
In response to the deplorable state of the stadium, some fans have slammed Ampofo Ankrah for failing to undertake maintenance and renovations to restore the stadium to good shape for football matches.
Others also pointed fingers at Kofi Adams for his inability to supervise the appropriate bodies in charge of renovation, which have failed to fulfill its duty since he assumed office.
Some fans suggested that if generating funds to maintain the stadium would be difficult for the government, it would be prudent to hand it over to a private entity to take charge and avoid further deterioration.
Read some of the reactions below:
A mere park you can’t maintain
— Interesting place (@yawmensahSam) August 1, 2025
Gary pls send it to Yaw Ampofo Ankara and also Kurt Okraku
— Israel Jackson (@Israel_Sky17) July 31, 2025
The authorities are aware of this ? 😳
Do we have a sports minister at all?
We are not yet a develop country hmm 🤔— RATTY⚡️ (@DedonRatty) July 31, 2025
Why don’t they give or sell to a private entity to operate it.
— Evolution of Chelsea ⚡ (@mc_dcfc) July 31, 2025
Aban papa aba 😆😂
— Yaw Owusu (@YawOwusu787695) August 1, 2025
In abundance of waters but fools is still tasty , Our maintenance culture is very very bad .
— Paakwesi Devoted Citizen🇬🇭 (@PaaKwesihumble) July 31, 2025
Bad State of kumasi Sports Stadium!! So sad 😞 hmm…# It must fixed now @Gh_NSA @KofiAdamsgh @JDMahama
— kay Delali (@DelaliHodasi) July 31, 2025
A country will collapse if there is lack of maintenance.
Regular maintenance is the ideal way of developing a country.
It’s not only about our football stadiums but in every aspect. Roads,schools,hospitals,national transport vehicles and national infrastructures! We are failing— Chelsea Vikings⚔️🗡️⛏️ (@villadinho7) August 1, 2025
Who is the NSA Director ??
— Facts🇬🇭 C.S. Eng. (@KusioKwadwo) August 1, 2025
SB/VPO
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