Hearts of Oak Displeased Over Club Licensing Board’s Rejection of University of Ghana Stadium
Accra Hearts of Oak have expressed frustration following the Club Licensing Board’s decision to deem the University of Ghana Stadium unfit to host Ghana Premier League matches.
The board cited an uneven playing surface and security concerns as the primary reasons for its rejection, a ruling that comes as part of heightened safety measures ahead of the league’s return on March 7.
The decision follows increased scrutiny on match venues after the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Frimpong Pooley, who was fatally stabbed during a league game earlier this year.
Reacting to the decision, Hearts of Oak’s Communications Director, Opare Addo, challenged the fairness of the verdict, arguing that the University of Ghana pitch boasts better facilities than several other approved venues.
“If the Legon pitch isn’t good enough, how many pitches in Ghana have the features the UG Stadium offers?” Addo questioned in an interview with Happy FM.
“Yet, we play matches across the country on fields with even fewer amenities. I don’t want to single out any venue out of respect, but if Legon doesn’t meet the standards, then there are GPL venues that don’t even meet half of what Legon has. Let’s embrace fairness.”
