Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has joined the growing calls for improvements to the Baba Yara Stadium pitch after Ghana’s surprising 1-0 loss to Angola.
The defeat, which ended Ghana’s 24-year unbeaten streak at the Kumasi-based stadium, has sparked concerns over the quality of the playing surface.
Concerns Over Pitch Quality
During his post-match press conference, Addo expressed his dissatisfaction with the condition of the pitch, which he believes made it difficult for the team to perform at their best.
While praising his players for their effort in the second half, he pointed out that the poor state of the field could lead to costly mistakes.
“I don’t like to do this, but the pitch, to be honest, was not good enough,” Addo said. “The guys did really well in the second half to control the game.
We have to work on the pitch to get better because it is very difficult and also because mistakes can happen.”
Goncalves Also Criticizes Pitch
Addo’s comments came after Angola head coach Pedro Goncalves had earlier criticized the pitch, despite his team’s victory.
Goncalves, who led Angola to their 1-0 win, highlighted the need for the Baba Yara Stadium to have a pitch that meets international standards.
Both coaches have added their voices to the ongoing conversation about upgrading the stadium’s facilities, as Ghana prepares for future matches.
Calls for Action
The poor state of the pitch has become a recurring issue, with many fans and stakeholders calling for the Baba Yara Stadium to be developed to match global standards.
The loss to Angola may have ended Ghana’s long unbeaten run at the iconic venue, but it has also reignited discussions about the need for better infrastructure to support the Black Stars’ performance on home soil.
