Sports Minister Kofi Adams wants to fix up Ghana's famous Baba-Yara Stadium. The government official visited the Kumasi venue with regional leaders last week. They walked around the massive sports complex and saw all the broken parts. Technical experts joined the group to check every corner of the aging facility. Adams promised fans that President Mahama demands action to restore the stadium.
The inspection team found serious problems throughout the massive structure. Dangerous areas threaten visitor safety during major matches. Broken floodlights leave players stumbling around in darkness. Dirty washrooms disgust supporters who pay good money for tickets. Damaged benches force team officials to stand during games.
High electricity bills drain the budget each month. Broken water pumps leave the grass looking brown and patchy. Old sound systems make announcements impossible to understand. Security gaps put players and referees at risk from angry crowds. The playing surface needs complete replacement after years of neglect.
The historic venue opened back in 1959 after construction finished two years earlier. Ghana played Nigeria there during an unforgettable World Cup qualifying match. The national team always performs better when playing at home in Kumasi. Recent upgrades started in 2020 but maintenance stopped after completion. African football bosses banned international games because of poor conditions.
Adams believes the renovated stadium will make money for local businesses. The minister thinks the project will create jobs and boost tourism. Supporters across Ghana wait eagerly for construction crews to start working. The government promises to return the venue to its former glory days.
The inspection team found serious problems throughout the massive structure. Dangerous areas threaten visitor safety during major matches. Broken floodlights leave players stumbling around in darkness. Dirty washrooms disgust supporters who pay good money for tickets. Damaged benches force team officials to stand during games.
High electricity bills drain the budget each month. Broken water pumps leave the grass looking brown and patchy. Old sound systems make announcements impossible to understand. Security gaps put players and referees at risk from angry crowds. The playing surface needs complete replacement after years of neglect.
The historic venue opened back in 1959 after construction finished two years earlier. Ghana played Nigeria there during an unforgettable World Cup qualifying match. The national team always performs better when playing at home in Kumasi. Recent upgrades started in 2020 but maintenance stopped after completion. African football bosses banned international games because of poor conditions.
Adams believes the renovated stadium will make money for local businesses. The minister thinks the project will create jobs and boost tourism. Supporters across Ghana wait eagerly for construction crews to start working. The government promises to return the venue to its former glory days.
