The Government of Ghana has allocated GH¢600 million towards the construction of 10 new regional stadiums as part of efforts to expand sports infrastructure across the country.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation on Thursday, November 12, during his presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament.
Speaking to Parliament as he read the 2027 Budget Dr Forson said the funding would support the construction of multipurpose stadiums in 10 regions to bring sporting opportunities closer to communities.
“We have allocated GH¢600 million within that envelope towards the construction of 10 regional stadia to bring more sporting opportunities within reach,” he told Parliament.
The government plans to begin construction of seven 5,000-seater multipurpose stadiums in the Western North, North East, Ahafo, Upper East, Upper West, Bono East and Oti regions.
Two additional facilities, each with a capacity of 10,000 spectators, are planned for the Savannah and Bono regions.
The Volta Region is also set to receive a 12,000-capacity multipurpose stadium, making it the largest of the 10 proposed facilities.
“Of this amount, we will begin the construction of:
i. Seven (7) 5,000-seater multipurpose regional stadiums in Western North, Northeast, Ahafo, Upper East, Upper West, Bono East and Oti regions;
ii. Two (2) 10,000-seater multipurpose regional stadiums Savannah and Bono regions; and
iii. One (1) 12,000-seater multipurpose stadium for the Volta Region”
The project forms part of the government’s wider plan to expand sports infrastructure and improve access to standard sporting facilities across the country.
The proposed stadiums are expected to provide venues for football and other sporting activities while creating opportunities for grassroots development and community participation.
The GH¢600 million allocation represents a significant budgetary commitment towards the project, although further details on the construction timetable, procurement process and individual project costs are yet to be outlined.
The government says construction is expected to begin soon as it moves to implement its regional sports infrastructure plans.
