Petros Koukouras slams Debibi Presby Park pitch after 1-0 defeat

Bibiani GoldStars head coach Petros Koukouras has issued a stinging critique of the playing conditions at Debibi Presby Park following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Debibi United. The Ghana Premier League Matchday 7 encounter was decided by a single goal, but the post-match discourse was dominated by the Greek tactician's frustrations over a pitch he deemed unfit for top-flight professional football. Koukouras did not mince his words when describing the state of the surface, suggesting that the facility was more appropriate for agricultural use than a sporting event. “Maybe it is designated for a cassava plantation,” the coach remarked, highlighting how the poor turf hindered his players' technical performance and prevented them from playing their natural game. He argued that such environments make it nearly impossible for teams to maintain the quality expected in the national league. The loss is a significant moment for GoldStars, who felt the external factors of the match outweighed their efforts on the ball. However, the team has little time to dwell on the result as they prepare to host Heart of Lions on October 25. On the other side, Debibi United will celebrate the three points gained at home as they look forward to their next challenge against Bechem United. The controversy adds to ongoing debates regarding infrastructure standards in the Ghana Premier League and the impact of pitch quality on the overall development of the local game.