{
  "id": 13874988,
  "title": "Ghana lacks quality pitches – Hearts of Oak coach Nebojsa Kapor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ghana-lacks-quality-pitches-hearts-of-oak-coach-nebojsa-kapor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T04:52:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ghana-lacks-quality-pitches-hearts-of-oak-coach-nebojsa-kapor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor has highlighted the persistent issue of substandard playing pitches as a significant hurdle for Ghanaian football. The Bosnian-Herzegovinian trainer, speaking after his team's narrow 1-0 win over Port City in the Ghana Premier League's Matchday Six, expressed optimism that the club will soon have a permanent home stadium. Kapor pointed out that the University of Ghana Stadium, where Hearts currently plays, is not exclusively theirs but serves the entire nation. He emphasized the broader problem of pitch quality in Ghanaian football and his responsibilities, noting that it is not part of his role. This victory propelled Hearts to second place, three points behind league leaders Medeama. Meanwhile, Port City, who started their first top-flight season with promise, slipped to fourth place after their second loss of the campaign. Hearts will face Vision FC in their next match, while Port City will host Dreams FC as the league enters Matchday Seven.",
  "summary": "Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojša Kapor says the lack of quality playing pitches remains a major challenge for Ghanaian football, as he expressed hope that the club will eventually secure a permanent home stadium. Kapor was speaking after Hearts secured a narrow 1-0 victory over newly promoted Port City in their Ghana Premier League […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Hearts of Oak coach Nebojsa Kapor criticizes substandard pitches in Ghana.",
    "University of Ghana Stadium is shared, not exclusive to Hearts.",
    "Hearts' win puts them second, three points behind Medeama."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Substandard playing surfaces continue to hinder the technical development of Ghanaian football, forcing clubs like Hearts of Oak to rely on shared national facilities rather than dedicated home stadiums.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}