NSA targets renovation of five major stadia by end of 2027
The National Sports Authority (NSA) says it is targeting the renovation of all five major stadia in Ghana by the end of next year in a bid to address the country’s ongoing challenges with football venues. According to the Acting NSA Director-General Professor Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, work is being planned in phases, with the Essipong […]
The National Sports Authority (NSA) of Ghana is set to renovate all five major stadia across the country by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to tackle the ongoing challenges with football venues, according to Acting NSA Director-General Professor Emmanuel Osei Sarpong. The renovation plans, which will be carried out in phases, prioritize the Essipong and Accra Sports stadia before moving on to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale, and the Cape Coast Stadium.
This initiative comes in response to Ghana's difficulties in securing venues that meet the requirements of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA, leaving the country with limited options for hosting international matches. The Accra Sports Stadium is the only venue currently with conditional approval to host international matches, having last hosted Ghana's 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in September.
The GFA has also expressed interest in using the Essipong Stadium in Sekondi-Takoradi for the Black Stars' upcoming matches against Somalia in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
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