The Accra Sports Stadium’s Presidential entrance has become a dumping ground, with just about seven weeks remaining until Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Black Stars will host Chad at home, and the facility, which was the venue for the nation’s last competitive match, appears to be in a deplorable state.
In a JoySports tour of the stadium, the pitch is in good condition for matches, but key areas around the facility are far from welcoming for officials, guests, and spectators.
The Presidential entrance pathway is littered with faulty machines, fridges, broken plastic chairs, tables, and other waste materials.
The stadium’s water supply, along with the electricity room, is also in poor condition.
The room lacks lighting, exposed wires are scattered everywhere, and there is even a hole dug in a mini-room.
The area near the scoreboard light is yet another example, filled with filth and riddled with holes dug by rats.
What is even more alarming are the cracks, which indicate the weakening of the structure.
The washrooms are poorly maintained, with an unbearable stench.
Offices, including the Head of the Technical Department’s office, are in terrible condition, with disconnected electricity, damaged ceilings, and broken tiles.
The Ghana Project Monitoring Group (GPMG) is a dedicated organization focused on raising awareness about faulty and abandoned projects across the country.
They are hopeful of collaborating with the Sports Ministry to address the issues of filth and disrepair.
“Our motive is to draw the attention of the authorities and government to the situation and find a solution,” said Ernest Banama, a GPMG member, speaking to JoySports. “Not only are we drawing attention, but we are also using our own hands to initiate something and hope for government assistance.”
The Accra Sports Stadium, also known as the nation’s Wembley, underwent a massive facelift costing GH¢12.5 million ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in 2018.
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