Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has expressed disappointment after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) banned the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
CAF withdrew it approval for the Baba Yara stadium due to issues such as an uneven playing field, poor drainage, and inadequate grass cover.
This was announced after the Black Stars lost its opener of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola.
The decision means the senior national team will be forced to play their home games away.
However, according to Asante Twum, the situation is an embarrassment to the country's sporting community, given Ghana's esteemed football reputation both in Africa and globally.
He added that the ban is unfortunate considering the support Ghanaians give to the team during home matches at the Baba Yara Stadium.
"The demands that were made, some were done, others were not. When we look at the support Ghanaians give us during Black Stars matches at home both on and off the pitch, it is very unfortunate. Definitely, we are embarrassed; it is not the best of news," He told Angel FM during an interview on September 12, 2024
The GFA spokesperson also acknowledged that the Black Stars' performance in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers has not been the best and hopes for improvement in future games.
"It [Black Stars performance] doesn’t look good on paper, but before the next international break, anything is possible and things can change. The coaches have assured us that they will take drastic measures to ensure we get back to winning ways," he added.
The Black Stars are set to face Sudan in a crucial doubleheader in October. Ghana will first host the Falcons at a yet-to-be-determined venue before travelling for the return leg at Al-Merrikh Stadium.