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

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

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

The amount forms part of the GH¢782 million allocated to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation in the 2027 budget.

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

Two additional 10,000-seater facilities are earmarked for the Savannah and Bono regions, while the Volta Region is expected to benefit from a 12,000-capacity 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 environments for school and grassroots competitions, talent identification, training and the development of athletes.

The investment forms 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 detailed in the budget information provided.

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

The projects are expected to extend access to sporting facilities beyond major urban centres and provide additional opportunities for young athletes to develop their talents across the country.