Baba Yara pitch is up to standard now- NSA Board Chairman

Board Chairman for the National Sports Authority, Seth Panwum has revealed the Baba Yara sports stadium in Kumasi is almost ready to host football games again.

Due to the poor conditions of the stadium, it was closed down for renovation works to begin in order to meet the CAF standard for international games.

According to Seth Panwum is the stadium is ready to host games soon due to the improved works done.

“Baba Yara is equally undergoing, let me say, re-turfing, you know, and it has come of age. The grass is up to standard now.” He told Channel One TV.

“With constant working after the game, we would go to Baba Yara as well to have a review of the work so far, then, yes, you know, so that we can attest whether it is ready, then we can allow Kumasi Asante Kotoko to return to the pitch.” He added.

According to reports, Kumasi Asante Kotoko will return to Baba Yara to continue their Ghana Premier League journey.