The magnificent Hoima City Stadium is officially complete, a clear signal of the country’s readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Kenya and Tanzania.
On Wednesday, President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the 20,000-seater facility after Turkish construction firm MS Summa handed over the project following its completion.
Set in Mparo Division, Hoima City, in western Uganda, the multi-purpose stadium has been delivered in record time.
Construction began in September last year and was completed in just 12 months, four months ahead of schedule, a rare achievement for a project of this scale.
The stadium is one of two venues Uganda has earmarked for the 2027 AFCON, alongside Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Built at a cost of 129 million US dollars, roughly 500 billion shillings, the Hoima project reflects a major investment not just in football, but in the country’s broader sports infrastructure.
Beyond the main football arena, the complex offers far more than matchday action.
It includes a 2,000-seater mini indoor arena, a semi-Olympic swimming pool measuring 25 by 12.5 metres, stadium and outdoor football pitches, running tracks, and outdoor courts for basketball and volleyball.
The entire facility sits on a 16.8-acre site designed to serve both elite competition and everyday community use.
The story of Hoima City Stadium also stretches back several years. In April 2019, the family of the late Dr James Rujumba handed over 10 acres of land to FUFA to support the development of a legacy sports project in the region.
Over time, the land grew to 34.9 acres through additional contributions from FUFA and the government. In May 2024, FUFA officially handed over the land title to the National Council of Sports, securing the project under national ownership.
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