The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has expressed disappointment after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) banned the Black Stars from playing home games at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

He described the situation as an embarrassment to the country's sporting community, given Ghana's esteemed football reputation both in Africa and globally.

Asante Twum stated 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.

About the Baba Yara Stadium ban

CAF withdrew approval for the Baba Yara stadium due to issues such as an uneven playing field, poor drainage, and inadequate grass cover.

This decision followed the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying match between Ghana and Angola on September 5, 2024.

In response, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has directed the Ghana Football Association to invite CAF officials to inspect the Accra Sports Stadium and the Legon Stadium to determine if they meet the requirements to host Black Stars games.

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