Construction of Masindi Stadium to commence soon
Masindi Stadium was earmarked as one of the training grounds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and Shs 21 billion has been allocated for its construction.
Masindi: The construction of King George Stadium, commonly known as Masindi Stadium, will commence in the next two weeks, according to Rogers Byamukama, the FUFA delegate for the Kitara Region.
In an exclusive interview with this publication on Friday, Byamukama said all the necessary processes have been completed. He explained that the land title has already been transferred from Masindi Municipal Council to the National Council of Sports, and the government has already released the funds for the project.
Byamukama, who is also the MP-elect for Masindi Municipality, noted that the funds are already on the account of the National Council of Sports, which has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Uganda People’s Defence Force Engineering Brigade to undertake the construction works.
He added that the State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, recently commissioned the construction of training grounds earmarked for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, including Masindi Stadium. The commissioning event was held at Makerere University Sports Grounds.
Byamukama said they are now waiting for the Minister of State for Sports to officially hand over the site to the UPDF Engineering Brigade to begin construction works.
He also applauded the government for the construction of Hoima City Stadium as well as the planned development of Masindi Stadium.
Byamukama further revealed that government officials will soon inspect and identify hotels that will host visitors during AFCON. He added that the government will support hotels that do not meet the required standards to upgrade their facilities.
He said the construction of the stadium will create employment opportunities for the local community and urged residents to prepare and take advantage of the opportunities that will arise.
Masindi Stadium was earmarked as one of the training grounds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and Shs 21 billion has been allocated for its construction.
Other training grounds earmarked for AFCON preparations include Kampala International School Uganda Sports Grounds, Muteesa II Stadium Wankulukuku, St. Mary’s Stadium Kitende, and Nakivubo Stadium.
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