{
  "id": 3549460,
  "title": "Minerals Commission inaugurates GH¢28m multipurpose sports complex in Kenyasi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/minerals-commission-inaugurates-gh-28m-multipurpose-sports-complex-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:57:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/minerals-commission-inaugurates-gh%c2%a228m-multipurpose-sports-complex-in-kenyasi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minerals Commission unveiled a GH¢28 million multipurpose sports complex in Kenyasi, Asutifi North District, Ahafo Region. The investment aims to boost sports development and promote physical health among residents impacted by the Newmont Ahafo South Mine operations. The state-of-the-art facility caters to Kenyasi No. 1, Ntotroso, and Kenyasi No. 2, featuring an AstroTurf football pitch for local leagues and multi-school tournaments, and a Tartan athletics track for track-and-field events. The complex accommodates 500 spectators, including a VIP stand and press box, with high-intensity floodlights for evening matches, changing rooms, washrooms, paved walkways, and parking spaces. Minerals Commission CEO Isaac Tandoh emphasized the project's significance in ensuring mining communities directly benefit from natural resource extraction. Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Dr. Yussif Sulemana noted that the completed facility aligns with the government's commitment to finalize ongoing state projects and safeguard public funds. The Minerals Commission, Newmont Ahafo South Mine, Asutifi North District Assembly, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and paramount chiefs collaborated to make the project a reality. Ahafo Regional Minister Charity Gardiner praised the investment, citing the region's sports success and expressing its potential to discover youth talent, serve as a home ground for local Division teams, and function as a primary recreational center for physical fitness.",
  "summary": "The Minerals Commission has commissioned a GH¢28 million multipurpose sports complex at Kenyasi in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region, with the investment aimed at accelerating sports development and promote physical health across host communities affected by the operations of the Newmont Ahafo South Mine.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Minerals Commission commissions astro turf sports complex at Kenyasi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/minerals-commission-commissions-astro-turf-sports-complex-at-kenyasi",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:56:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}