The Minister of Youth and Sports Isaac Asiamah has given the go-ahead as renovation works have begun at the Kaneshie Sports complex.
The total renovation cost is a staggering GH¢ 18 million ($4 million) and is expected to be completed in 16 months.
The Kaneshie Sports complex also known as the Azumah Nelson Sports complex has not seen any renovation since it was constructed in the 1970s.
The poor state of the stadium, which has a capacity of 10,000 spectators, has led to many sports fanatics asking Ghanaian boxing legend Azumah Nelson to get his name off the edifice but that may not be necessary anymore as renovation works have commenced.
The edifice when completed is expected to have running tracks, a FIFA standard football pitch, a multipurpose gym, a swimming pool and hostels to House National teams.
“This place used to serve as camping grounds for our various national teams. Also in 2007 when the Accra Stadium was closed down Accra Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics used this place as their home grounds.'' Minister said.
“Unfortunately the facilities here have been abandoned and left to deteriorate so much so that it doesn’t befit the pedigree of Azumah Nelson. This place is going to be transformed, and in a few months all will be proud,â€
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The Azumah Nelson Sports Complex will be renamed the Azumah Nelson Youth and Sports Centre when the renovation is done.