Government to Build Ultra-Modern Sports Stadiums in Oti, Volta and One Other Region — Sports Minister Confirms
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Accra, Ghana — The Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Kofi Adams, has announced government’s plan to construct state-of-the-art sports stadiums in the Oti, Volta, and one other region, as part of a nationwide initiative to expand and modernize sports infrastructure.
The project, expected to be rolled out in phases beginning in 2026, forms part of government’s broader policy to enhance sports development, nurture regional talent, and strengthen community participation in athletics, football, and other sporting disciplines.
Speaking to the media, Minister Adams confirmed that the Volta Region, which currently has two Premier League teams Hohoe United and Pando Hearts of Lions will be among the first to benefit from the upcoming facilities. “As we speak, Volta has two teams in the Premier League — Pando Hearts of Lions and Hohoe United so the region, and its stadium, will definitely benefit from these planned projects,” he said.
“The Minister for Finance will make further announcements in the national budget, outlining what can begin next year and what can be added in subsequent years.”
He added that technical assessments and site visits have already been conducted by officials from the National Sports Authority (NSA) and regional representatives to identify suitable project locations.
“We’ve sent a number of persons to inspect the sites, the NSA has gone in, and we’ve had engagements with the Regional Minister. The key now is resource allocation,” Adams noted.
Meanwhile, the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Mpianim Ponkrah, revealed that the Authority is conducting a comprehensive study to analyze fan attendance and demographic trends across sporting events nationwide.
He said the findings will help guide stadium design, maintenance, and engagement strategies for different audiences from national football matches to women’s and local league games.
“We’re engaging with the Honorable Minister because we’ve noticed new patterns in fan attendance,” he explained.
“The demographics differ the Black Stars attract one type of audience, the Ghana Premier League another, and women’s football or non-football events yet another.
Understanding these patterns will help us design and maintain facilities that are not only modern but also responsive to how Ghanaians consume sports.”
The planned stadiums are part of government’s long-term Sports Infrastructure Development Programme, which seeks to bridge regional disparities, create youth employment, and stimulate local economies through construction and events management.
Officials say the move will complement ongoing upgrades at major facilities such as the Cape Coast Stadium, Kumasi Baba Yara Stadium, and Accra Sports Stadium, while extending professional-standard infrastructure to underserved regions.
The new initiative aligns with Ghana’s broader vision of using sports as a tool for social cohesion, health promotion, and tourism development.
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