President Mahama to cut sod for a 40,000-seater stadium in Sunyani

President John Dramani Mahama is set to cut the sod for the construction of a FIFA-standard 40,000-seater stadium in Sunyani in the Bono Region, in an effort to boost sporting infrastructure.

According to reports, an official ceremony will be held in October 2026 to announce the specific details of the project and the respective timelines for the works.

It has been indicated that, based on the plans made so far, the project is expected to be completed in 2029, considering the nature of the work involved.

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The project forms part of President Mahama’s plans to construct stadia across various regions in the country, as he believes it will play a pivotal role in reviving sporting activities in the country.

It will be recalled that while addressing the public during a trophy presentation at the Presidency by Medeama SC and Nations FC on September 8, 2026, the President outlined the plans.

“And so, the Oti Region, Western North, Ahafo, Bono East, Savannah, Northeast, Upper East, and Upper West are going to get new stadiums. These will include football pitches, athletics tracks, and facilities for what we call the lesser sports, volleyball, basketball, and others,” he noted.

The government is determined to augment sporting infrastructure across the country, although there have been concerns that priority should be given to existing stadia that are in poor condition due to a lack of maintenance.

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