Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a GH¢600 million allocation for the construction of 10 multipurpose regional stadia, placing sports infrastructure at the centre of the government’s plans to expand sporting opportunities across Ghana.

Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Dr Forson said the investment forms part of a GH¢782 million allocation to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

“We have allocated GH¢600 million within that envelope towards the construction of 10 regional stadia to bring more sporting opportunities within reach,” he told Parliament.

Under the programme, seven regions will each receive a 5,000-seater multipurpose stadium. The beneficiary regions are Western North, North East, Ahafo, Upper East, Upper West, Bono East and Oti.

The Savannah and Bono regions will each get a larger 10,000-seater stadium, while the Volta Region is earmarked for a 12,000-seater facility, the biggest of the proposed projects.

Together, the facilities would provide 67,000 spectator seats across the 10 regions.

The stadium allocation accounts for about 77 per cent of the Sports Ministry’s total budget, leaving GH¢182 million for other aspects of sports development.

Beyond hosting spectators, the facilities are expected to support school competitions, grassroots sports programmes, talent identification and athlete training, giving emerging athletes more room to develop within their regions.

The announcement, however, sets out funding and proposed capacities rather than confirming completed facilities. With construction still ahead, the programme’s impact on athletes and local competitions will depend on the venues being delivered and put to use in the years ahead.