The National Sports Authority (NSA) has confirmed that President John Mahama will break ground on a 40,000-seater stadium in Sunyani, Ghana, in early October 2026. The proposed stadium, to be built at Old Abesim, will meet FIFA standards, enabling it to host various sporting disciplines. This development marks a significant milestone for the Bono Region, which currently lacks a major national sports facility. The project is part of a broader effort to upgrade sports infrastructure across Ghana.
The NSA has secured a 35-acre parcel of land at Old Abesim in the Sunyani Municipality for the project. According to Senior Kwame Kusi, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the NSA, the stadium is expected to be completed by 2029, with construction spanning roughly three years. The project aims to provide a world-class sports facility for residents of the Bono Region, who currently have to travel to Kumasi, Accra, or other regional capitals to attend major sporting events.
The Sunyani stadium project is part of President Mahama's stadium-building drive, which is being extended to the Bono Region for the first time. The government has recently been involved in various infrastructure groundbreakings, including the Tema Integrated Industrial Park. This project is expected to boost sports development in the region and provide a new platform for athletes to compete.
The proposed stadium will rank among the largest sporting venues in Ghana if completed as described. The facility will not only host football matches but also other sporting disciplines. The existing Sunyani Coronation Park will be reshaped and maintained, with plans to upgrade the city's existing sports infrastructure rather than simply replacing it.
A 40,000-seat, FIFA-standard stadium will offer residents of the Bono Region a world-class facility for major sporting events. The project has generated significant interest, particularly given the ongoing scrutiny of sports governance in Ghana. The National Peace Council has recently called for the NPP and NDC to stop politicizing Ghana sports.
According to the NSA, President Mahama's visit to Sunyani in early October 2026 will mark the official start of construction on the project. However, details on the project's funding source, contractor, or construction start date beyond the sod-cutting event have not been disclosed. The project is expected to have a positive impact on sports development in the region.
The Sunyani stadium project is a significant development for Ghana's sports infrastructure, and its completion is eagerly anticipated. The project is expected to provide a new platform for athletes to compete and boost sports development in the region. The NSA will oversee the project's implementation, ensuring that it meets FIFA standards and is completed on schedule.
Key points
- President Mahama will break ground on a 40,000-seater FIFA-standard stadium in Sunyani, Ghana, in early October 2026.
- The stadium project is expected to be completed by 2029, with construction spanning roughly three years.
- The project aims to provide a world-class sports facility for residents of the Bono Region.
