Construction of Hoima City Stadium has entered an advanced phase as April draws to a close, with Turkish firm SUMMA providing a fresh glimpse into the progress being made at the site.
New images shared by the contractor show significant developments across the multi-sports complex, bringing the $129 million project a step closer to completion ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The latest visual update reveals that the stadium bowl structure is largely complete, with the main concrete seating tiers firmly in place.
The central field area, designated for the playing surface and running tracks, has been graded, and preparations for turf installation are visibly underway.
Roofing works have also progressed, with initial structures erected over key areas, including the VIP and media sections.
Construction of supporting facilities, such as the indoor arena and swimming pool complex, is simultaneously ongoing.
Earthworks surrounding the stadium continue as access roads and landscaping take shape, indicating rapid progress on external infrastructure.
Despite these visible milestones, a significant amount of work remains.
Installation of seats throughout the stadium bowl, completion of the full roofing structure, internal fit-out works—including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems—, final surfacing of the pitch and running tracks, and detailed landscaping are among the next critical phases.
The Hoima City Stadium project, commissioned by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in March, is a cornerstone of Uganda’s infrastructure preparations for AFCON 2027, which the country will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania.
Once complete, the facility will boast a 20,000-seat main arena, a 2,000-seat indoor sports hall, a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, and outdoor courts for basketball, netball, and volleyball.
SUMMA, which started construction in September 2024, has maintained a two-shift work schedule to accelerate delivery, aiming to hand over the stadium even earlier than the official December 2025 deadline.
Meanwhile, the firm has also been earmarked to lead the much-anticipated second phase of upgrades at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, starting in September this year, pending final procurement approvals.
The upcoming works at Namboole are expected to focus on roofing, seating expansion, and facility upgrades to meet CAF standards ahead of the continental tournament.
As April concludes, government officials, the Uganda National Council of Sports (NCS), and stakeholders remain optimistic that SUMMA’s steady progress at Hoima will not only meet international standards but also set a new benchmark for sports infrastructure in Uganda.
