Ghana to build 10 new sports stadia in underserved regions in 2027

The government of Ghana plans to construct 10 multipurpose sports stadia across underserved regions in 2027 as part of efforts to improve sports infrastructure and promote grassroots development.Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the initiative during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday.The proposed facilities will have seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000 and are expected to provide communities with access to modern sporting infrastructure."Mr Speaker, in 2027, Government will advance its sports infrastructure development programme through the construction of 10 new multipurpose sports stadia, with seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000, in underserved regions," Dr Forson told Parliament.The projects are expected to support school and grassroots sports, provide venues for organised competitions and strengthen talent identification and athlete development.They will also offer improved facilities for training and help create pathways for emerging athletes to progress in their respective sporting disciplines.The stadium construction plan forms part of a broader sports development agenda outlined in the 2027 Budget.Other proposed measures include completing the National Sports Policy, finalising regulations under the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), and reviewing the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934).Government also intends to strengthen school and grassroots sports programmes to increase participation and establish sustainable development pathways for young athletes.However, the budget presentation did not identify the regions earmarked for the projects or provide details about their estimated cost, funding arrangements and construction timelines.Further clarification on these details will be important in determining how the proposed infrastructure programme will be implemented.