Ampofo Ankrah, Kofi Adams under fire over poor state of 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:

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