Renowned Ghanaian citizen, Gabriel Agambila, based in the United States, has expressed his disappointment and frustration over Ghana’s subpar stadium facilities. Despite winning the African Cup of Nations four times, Ghana lacks a suitable stadium to host international qualifiers. Apexnewsgh reports
“It’s a disgrace that Ghana, with its rich football history, cannot boast of a decent field,” Agambila said. “How much does it cost to install sprinklers? I can easily do that and water the field three times a day.”
Agambila criticized the Sports Council for failing to maintain the fields, despite employing grounds men. He compared Ghana’s facilities unfavorably to those in neighboring countries like Burkina Faso and Niger, which have standard fields despite harsher climates.
“This is not just about football; it’s about national pride,” Agambila emphasized. “If we don’t get a suitable stadium, Ghana will never excel in international competitions. We’re not serious about sports.”
Agambila urged the Sports Council to prioritize sports activities over renting facilities to political parties, musicians, funerals, and churches. “These facilities are meant for sports, not events,” he said. “Use the AstroTurf for non-sporting activities and keep our stadiums sacred for sports.”
He cited Burkina Faso and other countries as examples, where stadiums are reserved exclusively for sports. “Let’s take our sports seriously and invest in our facilities,” Agambila concluded. “Ghana deserves better.”
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen/+233256336062
