In the wake of Africa’s football governing body, CAF, approving the Accra Sports Stadium to host the Black Stars game against Sudan in a 2025 AFCON qualifier, renovation works continue at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. (Click highlighted text to read full story
The Aliu Mahama Stadium was closed down for renovation after several facilities at the venue particularly the pitch had run down.
However, the pitch has undergone a facelift and a video captured on social media on Wednesday, October 2 had a roller levelling the playing surface that clearly had much improved grass cover than previously.
The Aliu Mahama Stadium’s closure for renovation follows a series of similar closures for the Cape Coast Stadium, Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi and Essipong Stadium in Sekondi for the same purpose.
Ghana Premier League side Karela United hosted home league games at the venue and have been using the Naa Sheriga Sports Complex due to the closure.
The wait is almost over! The Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium is in the final phase of preparation for the return of football! And we can’t wait to welcome back our fans!#KarelaUnited #FootballIsBack#StadiumReady pic.twitter.com/lOLvryMsqq
— Karela United FC (@KarelaUtd_FC) October 1, 2024
However, the club is anticipating its return to the stadium with renovation works nearing completion; update on the state of the stadium comes on the back of Karela beating Legon Cities 2-0 to clinch its first win of the 2024-2025 season.
