Medeama SC coach Nebojsa Kapor has voiced his strong preference for astroturf surfaces over traditional national stadium pitches in Ghana, as his team prepares for their Premier League match against Basake Holy Stars at Crosby Awuah Memorial Park this Sunday.
Kapor, who recently expressed dissatisfaction with the pitch at the University of Ghana Stadium despite his team’s 1-0 victory over Legon Cities, believes that astroturf offers a significantly better playing surface. His comments come amidst the CAF ban and the ongoing renovations of national stadiums, which have left Ghana searching for alternative venues for national team fixtures.
“I expect we can play better football because astroturf is a better field than every national field in Ghana,” Kapor stated. He added, “Playing on a better field is an advantage for my team in every aspect. We must also be aware that they can also play on astroturf. I hope everything will be fine.”
With two impressive wins and a perfect record so far, Medeama sits atop the league table, and Kapor credits much of their early success to their defensive strength. “Excellent feeling inside our team, perfect moment for us after starting the competition very well,” he remarked ahead of the upcoming encounter.
“This is something very important, especially not conceding. Two clean sheets for our goalkeeper. This is also one thing that is giving us more confidence and more positive energy.” The team will be aiming for a third consecutive win to maintain their perfect start to the campaign.
