President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government plans to construct seven new stadia across the country next year, as part of efforts to develop sports infrastructure and promote football at the regional level.
The President made this revelation during a courtesy call by officials and players of Asante Kotoko and Bibiani Gold Stars football clubs at the Jubilee House, Saturday afternoon.
Speaking during the engagement, President Mahama said the initiative is aimed at ensuring that every new region in Ghana has access to a modern, fit-for-purpose stadium to boost sports development and enhance competitive football across the country.
“The Finance Minister is going to present the budget in November, and I was telling the Sports Minister and the Director-General of the National Sports Authority that next year we are going to build about seven brand new stadia,” President Mahama said.
“We want that every new region should have a stadium that is fit for purpose so that we can improve the playing conditions and make our football more competitive.”
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