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Gold Fields assures fans of Medeama TNA Stadium completion come 2024
Gold Fields assures fans of Medeama TNA Stadium completion come 2024
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, is well on track to complete the Tarkwa TNA stadium by March 2024.
This timeline was officially confirmed during a media briefing organized by the foundation at the TNA Stadium on Wednesday.
Project Manager Roger Adama provided insights into the stadium’s progress, highlighting that some crucial tasks still need to be completed.
He explained, “Several tasks need to be finished before the facility can be handed over to the Municipal Assembly and the National Sports Authority.”
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“The pending works include the playing pitch, external features like car parks and walkways, connections to public utilities, horticultural landscaping, the removal and reinstallation of clear sheets, the installation of floodlights, and other essential elements.”
The project was initiated three years ago and is now in its final stages of development. The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has invested over $13 million in the project, nearing its allocated budget of $16 million.
The forthcoming completion of the TNA Stadium brings exciting prospects to the region, offering improved sports infrastructure and opportunities for community engagement. Project Manager Adama emphasized the thorough approach taken to ensure the stadium is fully prepared.
While this means a change in plans for Ghanaian champions Medeama, who had initially hoped to use the stadium for their CAF Champions League group games starting in November 2023, the stadium’s positive impact on the community and local sports remains highly anticipated.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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