Kotoko IMC Chairman Questions GFA’s Rejection of Baba Yara Stadium
Asante Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkra, has expressed disappointment and confusion over the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to reject the use of Baba Yara Sports Stadium for their home matches.
The GFA recently ruled the venue unfit to host Ghana Premier League (GPL) matches, citing safety and security concerns.
However, Nana Apinkra questioned the fairness and consistency of the decision, drawing comparisons with other stadiums that have been approved.
In an interview with Oyerepa Sports, Nana Apinkra specifically pointed out the T&A Stadium, which has been cleared for league matches despite similar security challenges.
“How does the T&A Stadium meet the standards to host GPL games, yet Baba Yara does not?” he asked. “At T&A, players and officials have to get down at the entrance and walk to the stadium before playing their matches. Are these the enhanced safety and security standards we are talking about?”
Asante Kotoko is preparing to resume their league campaign following Nana Pooley’s final funeral rites and burial. Their next fixture will be against Legon Cities, but uncertainty remains over their home venue.
With Baba Yara Stadium being their traditional home, the club awaits further clarification from the GFA, hoping for a resolution that ensures both fairness and security in the league.
