Hearts of Oak question University of Ghana Stadium rejection, call for fairness

Hearts of Oak have voiced their disappointment following the Club Licensing Boards decision to reject the University of Ghana Stadium as an approved venue for the Ghana Premier League.The board cited an uneven playing surface and security concerns as reasons for the rejection, which comes ahead of the leagues resumption on March 7.The decision follows increased safety measures after the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong Pooley, who was stabbed during a league match.Hearts of Oak's Communications Director, Opare Addo, questioned the fairness of the decision, arguing that the Legon pitch offers better facilities than several approved venues.If the Legon pitch isnt good enough, how many pitches in Ghana have the features the UG Stadium offers? Addo said in an interview with Happy FM.Yet, we play matches across the country on fields with even fewer amenities. I dont want to single out any venue out of respect, but if Legon doesnt meet the standards, then there are GPL venues that dont even meet half of what Legon has. Lets embrace fairness.Reports indicate that four other venues, including the Baba Yara Stadium, have also been disqualified. Read Full Story