Gov't to build a 50,000-seater stadium at Borteyman - Kofi Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has revealed plans for a 50,000-capacity stadium at the Borteyman Sports Complex as part of the government’s vision to transform the area into a modern sports city.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Mr Adams acknowledged the infrastructural challenges confronting Ghana’s sports sector but stressed the government’s commitment to upgrading facilities to international standards.
“We are looking to have a new stadium of that size around our Borteyman Sports Complex. Because we want to elevate that whole space into a sports city or village so that international clubs can come and camp and train there.
“With such a facility, we will also add accommodation. When this is done, in the future, you will not see accommodation for the Black Stars on the national budget. But we are working on a PPP arrangement,” he explained.
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He further disclosed that the government is targeting a minimum of 50,000 seats for the new stadium, with completion scheduled before 2028.
“We want to do a minimum of 50,000 in the Borteyman space, and we should be able to finish it before 2028,” he said.
Why New Stadium?
The minister’s announcement comes at a time when Ghana’s existing major venues, the Accra Sports Stadium and the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, are under immense pressure.
Both stadiums have had to host multiple national team matches, domestic league fixtures, and international competitions, often back-to-back.
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This has accelerated wear and tear, forced frequent renovations, and raised concerns about player safety and spectator comfort.
The new Borteyman stadium is therefore seen as a crucial step to reduce the overreliance on these ageing facilities, distribute hosting responsibilities, and modernise Ghana’s sports infrastructure.
The project, he added, forms part of a broader strategy to establish Ghana as a sports hub in Africa, attract international teams for training camps, and promote sports tourism.
Edem Kwame
Edem Kwame is a staff journalist at GH News Media, where he covers sports, politics, and current affairs with a sharp focus on Ghanaian and African football. Known for his in-depth match analysis and timely reporting on the Black Stars, Edem brings a fan's passion and a reporter's rigor to every story he covers. His work spans breaking news, player features, and tournament coverage, including Ghana's campaigns on the continental and global stage. When he's not chasing the latest football headlines, Edem follows broader developments across Ghanaian society, bringing readers clear, well-researched journalism they can trust.
