The project will be financed by the Coastal Development Authority under the One-constituency, One-million dollars project.
President Akufo-Addo said the artificial football park is part of government’s efforts to nurture the interest of the youth in sports and games.
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The facility when completed will have a standard pitch, an 11-aside full pitch of 98 by 58 square meters and floodlights.
The Member of Parliament for the area, Henry Quartey also reiterated that the construction of the turf will help unearth talents in the constituency.
“I think that selecting AstroTurf as a project for this constituency is apt. It is going to unearth the hidden talents in the Zongo Youth in this constituency. My prayer is that the Youth Ministry together with the Minister of Youth and Sports will work hand-in-hand with me, so that as we continue to unearth the hidden talents in the youth in this constituency, we will be able to help them develop their talents and then represent our country, both internally, externally and at the higher level so that together we can work and bring success to this country,” he said in an interview with Citi News.
Contractor for the project, Robert Coleman said the project will be completed in six months.
“We hope that in the next six months we should be able to complete this project,” he noted.
So far, six AstroTurfs with spectator stands and dressing rooms have been constructed across the country by the NPP under the One-constituency, One-million dollars project.