The construction of Hoima Stadium has reached an advanced stage, with nearly 90 percent of the work completed just 11 months after ground-breaking. The $130 million project, undertaken by Turkish firm Summa, is progressing faster than expected and is set to be delivered months ahead of schedule.
During an inspection on Sunday, State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang praised the remarkable progress, noting that the facility is now poised to be handed over as early as September or October, well before the initial 18-month deadline.
“I want to thank the Government of Uganda and the Ministry of Sports for this massive investment. We are spending over $130 million to build a 20,000-seater stadium, a 2,000-capacity mini arena, and other modern sports facilities,” Ogwang said.
The stadium is a flagship project for Uganda as it prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Kenya and Tanzania. Ogwang emphasized that the facility will not only be a venue for football but also serve other sports disciplines, creating opportunities to host international competitions in multiple fields.
To support the main stadium, the government is also developing 12 training grounds across Hoima City under the supervision of the UPDF Engineering Brigade and the National Council of Sports.
According to Summa’s project engineer Murat Altun, the finishing works are already underway. “We have started installing floodlights inside and outside the stadium, and these will be completed in the coming days. The touchline benches are ready for installation, and the stadium also includes a built-in training facility with a sauna and air conditioning. We are targeting mid-October for the final handover,” Altun said.
With construction now at 89 percent, Hoima Stadium is on track to become a centerpiece of Uganda’s sporting infrastructure and a major boost to the country’s readiness for AFCON 2027.
