How Namboole Stadium will take care of remodelling (Photograph by Nationwide Council of Sports activities)

David GOMBE

The attractive inventive impression of the totally remodelled Mandela Nationwide Stadium, Namboole, shared lately will take extra time earlier than it involves life.

Based on ongoing works on website, the stadium nonetheless has to finish a number of essential parts together with roof meeting, facade set up, exterior columns, inside finishes, mechanical and electrical fast-fix works and tunnel drainage earlier than the design within the viral picture is realized.

Namboole is at present in its second part of renovation being undertaken by the UPDF Engineering Brigade below a $60m (about Shs248bn) contract, as Uganda races to satisfy CAF Class 4 requirements forward of co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with Kenya and Tanzania.

The newest part was triggered by a CAF inspection report in February which flagged main compliance gaps at Namboole. Whereas CAF had initially advised partial demolition of the West Stand, authorities opted to improve and retain the prevailing construction to beat the December 2026 deadline.

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Managing Director Jamil Sewanyana lately confirmed the scope contains:

•A wave-shaped roof cover protecting your entire stadium
•A contemporary exterior facade adorned with Uganda’s nationwide colors – black, yellow and purple
•Enlargement of seating capability from 38,000 to about 45,000, ultimately 64,000
•Relocation of dressing rooms from the East to the West Stand
•A brand new media tribune with over 350 seats and media centre with 100+ workstations
•Fashionable CCTV, expanded VVIP/VIP lounges with skyboxes, and new floodlighting

The stadium had reopened briefly to host Uganda Cranes matches, the Rugby Africa Cup and CHAN 2024, earlier than being closed once more instantly after CHAN to permit part two to proceed.

State Minister for Sports activities Peter Ogwang says all works are anticipated to be accomplished by December 31, 2026, forward of CAF’s remaining inspection, with Hoima Metropolis Stadium additionally being finalized as Uganda’s second AFCON venue.