Key facts
| Address | Berekum, Brong-Ahafo, Ghana |
| Capacity | 5,000 seats |
Description
Berekum Sports Stadium also referred to as Golden City Park, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Berekum, Ghana. It is mainly used for football games. Berekum Sports Stadium is the permanent home of Berekum Arsenal F.C. and Berekum Chelsea F.C. The total capacity of the stadium is 5,000 spectators. In 2008, the stadium was renovated by adding the new grass pitch.
More improvements to the stadium have been made recently within preparation for CAF Champions League matches. Berekum Chelsea F.C. is one of the football teams participating in the CAF Champions League, and that is why the ground has to match certain requirements.
The Premier League Board identified four the rowdiest venues, and the Berekum Sports Stadium was included in the list along with the Tamale Sport Stadium, T& A Park, Len Clay Stadium, and Obuasi. These are four venues where harsh conflicts between the team’s fans took place. Moreover, Berekum Arsenal, the team that usually plays at Berekum Sports Stadium was not allowed to use the ground for three matches because of the crowd violence that took place in the ground. That is why the team had to relocate to the Robert Mensah Stadium. This is how Berekum Sports Stadium was labeled a ‘no go area’ for some time.
FAQ
Berekum Sports Stadium is located in Berekum, a town in the Bono Region of Ghana. Berekum is situated in the western part of the country.
Berekum Sports Stadium has a capacity of approximately 5,000 spectators. This makes it a relatively small stadium compared to some of the larger venues in Ghana, but it’s well-suited for the local football scene in Berekum.
The primary tenant of Berekum Sports Stadium is Berekum Chelsea F.C. The team, also known as the Bibires, plays its home matches at this venue. Berekum Chelsea F.C. competes in the Ghana Premier League, which is the top tier of professional football in the country.
Berekum Sports Stadium primarily hosts football matches. It’s used for Ghana Premier League games featuring Berekum Chelsea F.C., as well as other domestic football competitions. The stadium may also occasionally host local events or lower division matches, but its main purpose is to serve as a venue for professional football.
