‘Stop talking nonsense’ – Debibi United CEO Alexander Ababio fires back at GoldStars coach over pitch criticism

GhanaSoccernet · 10/31/2026, 12:46:26 PM

Debibi United Chief Executive Officer Alexander Ababio has launched a strong response to Bibiani GoldStars coach Petros Koukouras, describing his criticism of the club’s playing surface as reckless and unreasonable.Koukouras questioned the condition of the Debibi Presby Park after his side suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Premier League newcomers in their Matchday 7 fixture of the 2026/27 season.The Greek tactician controversially suggested the pitch was more suitable for cassava farming than football, prompting a sharp reaction from Ababio.Speaking to Nhyira FM, the Debibi United chief executive questioned the coach’s comparison and criticised his choice of words.“If that’s how they grow cassava in his country [Greece], then I don’t know how they feed them,” Ababio said.“He should think about his job and stop saying nonsense. It was a reckless and unreasonable statement,” he added.The exchange has renewed discussions about the condition of playing surfaces in the Ghana Premier League, with Koukouras among several foreign coaches to have raised concerns about pitch standards.Meanwhile, Ababio says Debibi United remain focused on securing their top-flight status despite a difficult start to their maiden Premier League campaign.The newcomers have collected seven points from eight matches and...