Key facts
Address | Stadium Road, Obuasi, Ashanti |
Capacity | 30,000 seats |
Build Date | 2005 |
Description
Len Clay Stadium is a stadium located in Obuasi, Ghana. It was opened in the spring of 2005. Currently, it is one of the best grounds that can be found in Ghana. Len Clay Stadium is the permanent home of Ashanti Gold Sporting Club, a football team. Although this is a multi-purpose stadium, it is mainly used for football games. The total capacity of the stadium is 30,000 people. The design of the stadium was created by J.A.W Cole.
Len Clay Stadium has automatic turnstiles. There are also 6 Executive Boxes, and each of the room comes with own air-conditioning system. Each of the rooms of Executive Boxes is suitable for 40 persons. There is parking available and it can fit more than 1,300 vehicles. VIP parking is also included. There is the Grandstand available in the Len Clay Stadium.
The complex of the stadium also features P.A. system, athletic track, video cameras, toilets, gym, and floodlighting. There is a bar for those who wish to purchase some drinks or snacks. It features a functional room. The stadium was named after Len Clay, who worked Ashanti Goldfield Company Group as an engineering and projects manager. He was a great supporter of the Ashanti Gold Sporting Club.
FAQ
Len Clay Stadium is located in Obuasi, a city in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Obuasi is known for its gold mining industry and is home to the AngloGold Ashanti mining company.
The stadium is named after Len Clay, a former employee of Ashanti Goldfields Corporation (now AngloGold Ashanti). Clay was instrumental in promoting sports, particularly football, in the Obuasi area during his time with the company. The naming of the stadium honors his contributions to local sports development.
Len Clay Stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 20,000 spectators. This makes it one of the larger stadiums in Ghana, capable of hosting significant football matches and other events.
he primary tenant of Len Clay Stadium is Ashanti Gold SC, also known as AshGold. The club has a long history in Ghanaian football and has used this stadium for its home matches in the Ghana Premier League and other competitions.