Local officials finally greenlit a massive stadium upgrade for the north. Gulu District Council approved handing over Pece War Memorial Stadium to the National Council of Sports for major redevelopment. District Speaker Phoebe Ayoo called the project key for nurturing regional sports talent and creating youth opportunities. She specifically denied social media claims that district leaders refused the management handover.
National Council of Sports Chairperson Ambrose Tashobya confirmed the stadium will become a world-class facility. It will serve as a training ground for teams ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Construction will be handled by the UPDF Engineering Brigade immediately after the formal handover, targeting a six-month completion timeline.
Tashobya also revealed a separate memorandum with Gulu University to build another training stadium on its premises. These two Gulu venues will function as training sites for the tournament. The main host venue for the event remains Akii Bua Stadium in Lira.
The multimillion-dollar redevelopment forms part of broader national preparations for hosting the football tournament. Officials expect the project to boost sports tourism and youth development significantly. The investment should also provide a substantial lift to the local economy in Northern Uganda.
National Council of Sports Chairperson Ambrose Tashobya confirmed the stadium will become a world-class facility. It will serve as a training ground for teams ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Construction will be handled by the UPDF Engineering Brigade immediately after the formal handover, targeting a six-month completion timeline.
Tashobya also revealed a separate memorandum with Gulu University to build another training stadium on its premises. These two Gulu venues will function as training sites for the tournament. The main host venue for the event remains Akii Bua Stadium in Lira.
The multimillion-dollar redevelopment forms part of broader national preparations for hosting the football tournament. Officials expect the project to boost sports tourism and youth development significantly. The investment should also provide a substantial lift to the local economy in Northern Uganda.
