Five multipurpose stadiums that have been left to rot due to poor maintenance

The poor condition of several sports facilities in the country has sparked public outrage over how these structures are being managed by authorities.

The affected stadiums include the Ho Sports Complex, Navrongo Sports Complex, Dormaa Multipurpose Sports Complex, Azumah Nelson Sports Complex in Kaneshie, and the Essipong Stadium.

Despite public concerns, these issues seem to be ignored by both the Ministry of Youth and Sports and other sporting authorities who are yet to respond.

This GhanaWeb feature highlights the constituencies housing these neglected stadiums.

Ho Central constituency

The Ho Sports Complex, located in the Ho Central constituency, is in a state of neglect. In a video shared by sports journalist Saddick Adams on X, the pitch is overrun with weeds, and many seats are either broken or missing, giving the stadium an abandoned look.

The roofing and other parts of the stadium are also in poor condition, making it unsafe for sporting events.

The stadium hosted the 2023 Independence Day celebration.

Watch video of the state of the stadium below:

Ho Sports stadium today.

It was completed in March 2023 and hosted Independence Day celebrations. pic.twitter.com/VTkoOWrFB5

— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) July 22, 2024

Okaikwei South constituency

The Azumah Nelson Sports Complex in North Kaneshie, Accra, is in a deplorable state after years of neglect, as reported by citinewsroom.com.

The facility, part of a 2018 project to build 10 Youth Resource Centers, was intended to be a multipurpose sports center but remains incomplete and in disrepair.

Built in the 1970s, the complex served as a training base for the Black Stars during the 1978 AFCON but has since deteriorated significantly.

Watch video of the state of the stadium below:

Once a Pride, Now a Shadow: Azumah Nelson Sports Complex in Despair #ChannelOneNews pic.twitter.com/hbmobVfa66

— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) June 28, 2024

Dormaa constituency

The Dormaa Multipurpose Sports Complex, which cost seven million cedis to construct, has been abandoned since 2020.

The FIFA standard pitch is overgrown with weeds, and the running tracks are covered in plants.

The spectator stands are the only completed part of the project, with washrooms still in good condition.

The complex was supposed to include various sports facilities and amenities, but the project remains unfinished.

3. Watch video of the state of the stadium below:

NEXT on #HappySports: Our investigation into the delayed multi-purpose sports stadiums across the country after six years continues with a look at the Dormaa Multipurpose Sports Complex.

[PHOTOS]: Current state of the Dormaa Multipurpose Sports Complex.👇🏾 https://t.co/oecjMBCyUA pic.twitter.com/wqjC7z6PsA

— Happy Sports (@HappySportsGh) July 9, 2024

Essikado Ketan constituency

Two years after the announcement of the Essipong Stadium's construction in the Essikado-Ketan constituency, the stadium is in a dire state.

The ceilings are falling apart, and the restrooms are deteriorating.

The entire facility is in shambles, with worn-out chairs and exposed metal posing safety hazards.

Navrongo Central constituency

The Navrongo Sports Complex is overrun with weeds due to a lack of maintenance.

The main pitch, intended to be covered with green grass, is now filled with weeds.

Some seats are broken or missing, as highlighted in a post by Saddick Adams on X.

Despite public outcry, it remains to be seen what actions the sports ministry will take to address the worsening conditions of these stadiums.

5.View the state of the stadium below:

https://t.co/MPHGLIL6qx pic.twitter.com/qd9TVlAevk

— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) July 23, 2024

GhanaWeb feature by: Benjamin Sackey