FIFA reveals Ghana Football Association received over $260,000 for pitch maintenance

World football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) received over $260,000 for the maintenance of grass pitches in the country.

In an email to JoySports’ Muftawu Nabila Abdulai, FIFA stated that the funds were allocated for the “installation of boreholes and water tanks” to improve pitch conditions.

A publication on FIFA’s website last week revealed that “FIFA Forward has also contributed to the maintenance of natural grass pitches at 80 venues in Ghana, benefiting Women’s Premier League and regional women’s clubs, as well as the purchase of footballs for youth and regional development.

“This initiative has supported regional women’s teams, where many of the U-20 national players began their careers.”

This revelation has sparked widespread debate, with many questioning the current state of these pitches, none of which seem to be in a suitable condition to host even a Black Stars training session.

However, FIFA clarified in an email to Muftawu Nabila Abdulai, explaining, “FIFA assisted the GFA in maintaining natural grass pitches at 80 match venues across Ghana. This included the installation of boreholes and water tanks, ensuring that the venues met the minimum club licensing requirements. The total support amounted to $267,273.”

Source: Myjoyonline