Yaw Preko
Former Ghana international Yaw Preko has called for the Accra Sports Stadium to be renovated rather than demolished, describing the historic venue as Ghana’s equivalent of Wembley Stadium.
Calls for the stadium to be demolished and rebuilt have increased in recent weeks amid concerns over its deteriorating condition, with critics describing it as a “death trap” following a recent inspection.
Speaking after the Black Stars Legends’ 6-3 defeat to UMB Speed Stars at the Adjiringano Astro Turf, Preko said the stadium’s history and heritage should be preserved.
“The Accra Sports Stadium is our Wembley. We can’t demolish it, but we can break some places and add other things,” he told reporters.
The former Anderlecht and Fenerbahçe forward believes authorities should reconstruct damaged sections and upgrade the facility rather than replace it entirely.
Despite the concerns over its condition, the stadium remains approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host international matches as Ghana prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
BY Wletsu Ransford