By Simon Asare
Accra, Aug. 24, GNA – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to undertake emergency refurbishment of pitches at various national stadiums if it wins power after the December 7, 2024, elections.
This was contained in the party’s manifesto, which was launched in Winneba in the Central Region on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Pitches at various national stadiums, including the Accra Sports Stadium, Baba Yara Sports, Essipong, and Tamale Sports Stadium, have struggled to meet international standards in recent times.
But the NDC, in its manifesto, said, “Undertake emergency refurbishment of pitches, tracks, and other facilities at our national stadiums in Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Cape Coast, and Sekondi to meet FIFA standards.
“Pursue our long-standing policy of establishing international standard stadia in all regions. Build more multi-purpose sports facilities to promote regional sporting events and inter-school competition as part of our talent development policy,”
The manifesto also revealed NDC’s intentions to augment the salaries of all registered footballers with additional allowances.
“We would ensure equitable investments in other national teams, such as women’s football teams, parasports teams, juvenile teams, and lesser-known sports.
“We would upgrade the UEW Sports College into a modern sports university training programmes in sports, related medicine, science, and sports management/administration at campuses around Ghana,” the manifesto stated.
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