Refurbished Amahoro National Stadium will operate 24, 7

Since August 31, 2022, Rwandas main stadium, Amahoro National Stadium, was undergoing a major facelift to turn it into an ultramodern sports ground by the end of 2024. The renovations include expanding the seating capacity from 25, 000 to 45, 000, enhancing outer facilities such as Petit Stade for basketball and indoor games, the Paralympics gymnasium, parking and access roads as well as the perimeter fence. The construction, led by the Turkish firm SUMMA in collaboration with local construction firms including NPD Cotraco, Real Contractors, and Gasabo 3D Design as project supervisor, aims to elevate the stadium to international standards. On Thursday, January 11, Eng. Jean Claude Niyonzima, the Project Manager representing Gasabo 3D, gave The New Times a guided tour around the very busy construction site. The projected completion time is in August but the contractors are committed to deliver well before deadline, he said. In addition to meeting FIFA standards, the new stadium is designed to host major