The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected the electrical energy provide to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi as a result of an unpaid debt of GH¢ 130,000
Experiences from Pleasure Sports activities point out that regardless of a number of reminders, the stadium administration has did not clear the excellent quantity.
Because of this, the ECG has lower off energy, which is able to solely be restored as soon as the debt is absolutely settled.
This motion has sparked issues in regards to the stadium’s capacity to operate successfully, given its standing as one among Ghana’s main sports activities venues.
Neither the Ministry of Youth and Sports activities nor the Nationwide Sports activities Authority (NSA) has but commented on the scenario or outlined steps to resolve the difficulty.
The Baba Yara Stadium just lately accomplished main renovation and rehabilitation works in November 2024.
Nevertheless, the ability has confronted ongoing challenges, together with a ban by the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) in the course of the earlier administration.
The ban prevented the stadium from internet hosting the Black Stars’ African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers as a result of its failure to fulfill the required requirements.
Presently, the stadium stays ineligible to host matches sanctioned by CAF and FIFA, limiting its use for main worldwide competitions.
Stadium underneath use after Pooley’s demise
In the meantime, the Baba Yara Sports activities Stadium, being utilized by Asante Kotoko, is now empty following the demise of Pooley, which has led to the halting of all Ghana Premier League matches.
The NSA should rapidly reply to the allegations and discover fast options to revive energy on the stadium earlier than the league resumes.