Agyemang-Badu: Poor sports infrastructure making Ghanaian football less attractive

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says the poor state of sports infrastructure is making Ghanaian football less attractive.The former Accra Great Olympics midfielder has raised concerns about the condition of playing facilities across the country, calling for improvements to help enhance the domestic game.The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive, he told Ahenfie FM.His comments come amid growing concerns over the quality of stadiums and playing pitches used for domestic football, with coaches and former players highlighting the need for better facilities.Hearts of Oak head coach Nebojsa Kapor recently identified the lack of quality playing surfaces as one of the major challenges facing Ghanaian football.The Serbian coach's remarks have added to the debate over the condition of pitches used in the Ghana Premier League and their impact on the standard of competition.Former Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler also criticised the state of football infrastructure in Ghana before leaving the club.The repeated concerns have intensified calls for investment in stadiums, training grounds and other football facilities to improve playing conditions and make the domestic league more attractive.Ghana's infrastructure challenges have also raised concerns about the availability of venues for international competitions. Currently, the Accra Sports Stadium is the only venue in the country approved to host matches under Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA requirements.