Kwame Baa Mensah, the Ashanti Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has been officially dismissed from his position. The termination letter was handed to him last night, marking the end of his tenure at the NSA. While the reasons for his dismissal have not yet been publicly disclosed, it is believed to be connected to Ghana’s recent ban from hosting CAF Category 3 matches.
The Baba Yara Sports Stadium, located in Kumasi and under Baa Mensah’s management, has been at the center of controversy due to its failure to meet the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) standards. This led to a ban preventing the country from hosting certain international matches, which has negatively affected Ghana’s standing in African football.
Baa Mensah’s removal comes at a time when the government is under increasing pressure to upgrade and maintain the country’s sports infrastructure to meet CAF’s international requirements. His dismissal is seen as part of broader efforts to address these issues and restore Ghana’s ability to host high-level football matches.
