Azumah Nelson Sports Complex
| Full name | Azumah Nelson Sports Complex |
|---|---|
| Former names | Kaneshie Sports Complex |
| Location | Accra, Ghana |
| Coordinates | 5°34′31″N 0°13′32″W / 5.5751596°N 0.2254343°WCoordinates: 5°34′31″N 0°13′32″W / 5.5751596°N 0.2254343°W |
| Owner | National Sports Council |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1970s |
| Renovated | 2007 |
Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, also known as Kaneshie Sports Complex, is a multi-use stadium in Accra, Ghana. The stadium was originally built during the era of the Supreme Military Council under General Acheampong in the 1970s.[1] It was used mostly for football matches, on club level by Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Great Olympics of the Ghana Premier League while the Ohene Djan Stadium was being re-built in 2007. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators.[2] It is named after Azumah Nelson.
References
- ↑ "A Brothel Called Children's Park". ModernGhana.com. 2011-05-25. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ↑ http://www.worldstadiums.com/africa/countries/ghana.shtml
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