Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has disclosed plans to secure pitch covers for Ghana’s major stadia.
The poor condition of several pitches, largely due to inadequate maintenance and the absence of protective covers, has raised concerns about their suitability for hosting matches.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Mr. Ampofo Ankrah acknowledged the lapse but assured that steps are being taken to address the challenge.
“We are in the process of acquiring pitch covers for our stadia. In the past, maybe it was an oversight, and that is why we don’t have some at the moment, but for now, we are making arrangements to get them,” he said.
He stressed that the move is aimed at preventing further deterioration of the facilities.
“We don’t want our pitches to deteriorate, as we witnessed in the past,” Ampofo Ankrah added.
The national stadia include Accra Sports Stadium, Aliu Mahama Stadium, Essipong Sports Stadium, Baba Yara Stadium, and Cape Coast Stadium.
