Key facts
| Address | Tamale |
| Capacity | 20,000 seats |
| Build Date | 2008 |
Description
Tamale Stadium (currently referred to as Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium) is a stadium located in Tamale, Ghana. Although it is a multi-purpose stadium, it is mainly used for football matches. This is a permanent home for Real Tamale United, a football team. The ground is also used by Ghana national football team.
Tamale Stadium was constructed in 2008. All construction works were conducted by the Shanghai Construction Group, a Chinese construction, and engineering company. The current capacity of the stadium allows welcoming around 20,000 people. All in all, there are 10,000 seats available. Tamale Stadium was chosen to be a venue for the African Cup of Nations that took place in 2008. NSC/RCC is the current owner the stadium.
In December 2017, the stadium was renamed Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium after the Aliu Mahama, who was vice president of Ghana for eight years from 2001 to 2009. Tamale Stadium looks similar to the Sekondi-Takoradi Stadium, which is also located in Ghana. The Sekondi-Takoradi Stadium also has the capacity of 20 000 people, it was also built in 2008, it was also one of the venues used for the 2008 African Cup of Nations, and it also belongs to NSC/RCC.
FAQ
Tamale Stadium, now known as Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, was opened in 2008. It was built as one of the four venues for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Ghana.
The stadium was originally named after the city of Tamale, where it is located. Tamale is the capital city of the Northern Region of Ghana. In 2019, it was renamed Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in honor of the late former Vice President of Ghana, Alhaji Aliu Mahama.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 21,017 spectators. This makes it one of the larger stadiums in Ghana, suitable for hosting major football matches and other sporting events.
The stadium primarily hosts football matches, including home games for Real Tamale United, a professional football club based in Tamale. It has also been used for national team matches and other sporting events. Additionally, the stadium has facilities for athletics, making it a multi-purpose sports venue.
Yes, the stadium underwent renovations in preparation for hosting matches during the 2023 African Games. These upgrades were aimed at improving the facilities and ensuring the stadium meets international standards for major sporting events.
