Hamis Kiggundu, the youthful local investor behind the redevelopment of Nakivubo war memorial stadium, on Tuesday announced the completion of the installation of artificial turf and goal posts.
“Stadium turf and goal installation done…….For God and my Country,” Kiggundu wrote on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, attaching stunning photos of the turf, goal posts and the net.
He also included a skyline photo that pits it among the top-quality stadiums in the region that will provide the best spectacle for fans, players, and TV audiences alike.
A visit into the stadium reveals seats with different colours fixed, amazing sky view of stadium beautifully sitting in the heart of the City.
Using the latest technology, the new stadium built literally from scratch not only excites but has also given the city an amazing and modern view.
The modern shape of the stadium shows all interior spaces reorganized, improved, and modernized while creating new and better VIP zones and commercial spaces.
A source says that after completion, the stadium’s facilities will be in position to meet all CAF and FIFA quality standards, thus allowing it to host continental and international football games.
Ugandans will joyfully enjoy a unique experience of the stadium and a completely different atmosphere to what existed before.
Plus News understands that new video scoreboards and sound systems will as well be introduced, thus offering a better-quality experience.
“The fundamental objective of the plan we’re carrying out is to make our stadium a more modern one,” says one of the top managers of the stadium on condition of anonymity.
It should be remembered that after a 2015 presidential directive to have a businessman, Hamis Kiggundu, renovate the stadium such that it meets international standards, the works have been ongoing.
On completion, the multi-purpose stadium will supplement Mandela National Stadium in among others, hosting international football games.
Currently, Uganda has no stadium that meets the required standards to host FIFA games.
In April, Uganda hosted Tanzania in TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier at Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt Its other home games were held in Cameroon and Morocco.