26/07/2025
Vybz Kartel Can't Host Concert in Accra Sports Stadium Unless He Invests More Than €500,000 for Pitch Protection - National Sports Authority
Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, the National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General, has recently addressed the potential logistical issues, as he emphasized the importance of protecting the stadium’s playing surface.
Although the concert would be a major cultural event but the NSA's primary responsibility remains the preservation of the stadium’s condition, which is crucial for international sporting events.
According to Ankrah, hosting a show of such scale at the stadium without adequate pitch protection could lead to irreparable damage.
He said Kartel would impose serious risks on the stadium's turf due to his energetic stage setups, complete with large equipment and heavy foot traffic
Ankrah explained in an interview with Sporty FM, "If you look at the stages they mount and the kind of setup he needs to match his energy, we can’t restrict him. But how do we give him that space when we haven’t protected our pitch?"
The Accra Sports Stadium is currently undergoing renovations, as it is known for its central role in hosting international sporting events, especially football matches.
He noted that with certain sections of the seating area cordoned off, the stadium’s capacity is already limited.
Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah also confirmed that the Accra Sports Stadium cannot accommodate Vybz Kartel’s concert without investing more than 500,000 Euros in a protective cover for the pitch.
He then expressed his concerns about the stadium's future integrity if the event were allowed to go ahead without taking these precautions.
