The Government of Ghana has announced plans to construct 10 multipurpose sports stadia across underserved regions in 2027 as part of a major drive to improve sports infrastructure and accelerate grassroots development.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson unveiled the initiative on Thursday while presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament.
According to the minister, the proposed facilities will have seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000, providing modern venues to support sporting activities in communities with limited infrastructure.
"Mr Speaker, in 2027, Government will advance its sports infrastructure development programme through the construction of 10 new multipurpose sports stadia, with seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000, in underserved regions," Dr Forson told Parliament.
The planned facilities are expected to enhance school and grassroots sports, provide venues for local and national competitions, and improve talent identification and athlete development across the country.
The stadiums will also offer quality training environments for young athletes, creating clearer pathways for them to progress to elite levels in their respective sports.
The infrastructure project forms part of the government's broader sports development agenda outlined in the 2027 Budget.
Other key initiatives include completing the National Sports Policy and its implementation framework, finalising regulations under the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), reviewing the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934), and strengthening structured school and grassroots sports programmes nationwide.
While the announcement signals a significant commitment to sports development, the government is yet to disclose the regions that will host the new facilities or provide details on project costs, funding arrangements and construction timelines.
Further information on the implementation plan is expected in the coming months as the government moves to execute one of its most ambitious sports infrastructure programmes in recent years.
