{
  "id": 15570722,
  "title": "Poor infrastructure is making Ghana football less attractive – Agyemang-Badu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/poor-infrastructure-is-making-ghana-football-less-attractive-agyemang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T06:25:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/poor-infrastructure-is-making-ghana-football-less-attractive-agyemang-badu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has highlighted the detrimental impact of poor sports infrastructure on the appeal of Ghanaian football. Speaking to Ahenfie FM, the ex-Udinese and Accra Great Olympics midfielder expressed his concern over the deteriorating condition of playing facilities across the nation, stating that inadequate infrastructure is making the domestic game less attractive. This issue has gained prominence amid escalating calls for investment in stadiums and playing pitches, with the Ghana Premier League being particularly affected by substandard playing surfaces. Former Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor recently identified the lack of quality pitches as one of the primary challenges confronting Ghanaian football, adding fuel to the ongoing debate on the need for better playing facilities to boost the standard of the domestic game.\n\nFormer Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler also criticized the state of football infrastructure in Ghana prior to his departure from the club, further amplifying the concerns raised by coaches and former players. The consistent criticism has reignited calls for investment in stadiums and training facilities, aiming to enhance playing conditions and render the domestic league more competitive and attractive. Moreover, Ghana's infrastructure challenges have also raised concerns about the availability of appropriate venues for international football, with the Accra Sports Stadium currently being the sole venue approved for CAF and FIFA matches.",
  "summary": "Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says the poor state of sports infrastructure is making Ghanaian football less attractive. The former Udinese and Accra Great Olympics midfielder raised concerns about the condition of playing facilities across the country, arguing that inadequate infrastructure is affecting the appeal of the domestic game. “The poor infrastructure is making our […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Poor sports infrastructure making Ghana football less attractive",
    "Deteriorating playing facilities across the nation cited",
    "Lack of quality pitches identified as primary challenge"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Substandard playing surfaces and deteriorating stadiums threaten the domestic league's competitiveness and limit the country's capacity to host essential international matches sanctioned by global football governing bodies.",
  "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."
}