Ghana earmarks GH¢600m for construction of 10 regional stadia

The government of Ghana has allocated GH¢600 million towards the construction of 10 multipurpose regional stadia as part of efforts to improve sports infrastructure and grassroots development across the country.

The allocation was announced by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson during his presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12.

The amount forms part of the GH¢782 million allocated to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for the 2027 fiscal year.

Under the proposed project, seven regions will receive 5,000-capacity multipurpose stadia. They are Western North, North East, Ahafo, Upper East, Upper West, Bono East and Oti.

The Savannah and Bono regions will each get a 10,000-seater facility, while the Volta Region is expected to receive a 12,000-capacity multipurpose stadium.

“We have allocated GH¢600 million within that envelope towards the construction of 10 regional stadia to bring more sporting opportunities within reach,” Dr Forson told Parliament.

The proposed facilities are expected to provide standard sporting infrastructure for school competitions, grassroots development, talent identification, training and the progression of athletes.

The stadium projects form part of the government’s broader sports development agenda, which also includes completing the National Sports Policy, strengthening grassroots sports and finalising regulations under the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159).

The remaining GH¢182 million of the Ministry’s GH¢782 million allocation has not been specifically outlined in the budget details provided.

However, the government is yet to announce the construction timelines, selected contractors, specific project locations and implementation arrangements for the 10 facilities.

The projects are expected to extend access to sporting infrastructure beyond the country’s major urban centres, with their implementation likely to be closely monitored by stakeholders in the sports sector.