The Government of Uganda has signed a contract with an Egyptian firm, SAMCO National Construction Company, to build a 20,000-seat Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City. The stadium project will cost $129m and is scheduled for completion within 20 months. The contract signing ceremony took place at State House Nakasero on Friday, December 6, […]
Activists in Lango are reportedly receiving threats following their petition over construction of Akii-Bua stadium in Lira City. Last month, the activists petitioned Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the removal of Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City from hosting the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2027. Subsequently, the group launched a drive to generate […]