Amahoro Stadium is ready to endure additional upgrades at a value of Rwf90.7 billion.
The newly refurbished stadium was formally inaugurated on July 1, 2024, in a ceremony presided over by President Paul Kagame and Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe.
With a seating capability of 45,000 spectators, Amahoro Stadium occupies roughly 75,000 sq. metres and rises 40 metres above floor degree.
Its reconstruction, accomplished at a value of about $160 million, integrated world-class amenities required by each FIFA and CAF, firmly positioning it among the many continent's main stadiums.
Nonetheless, following its reopening, authorities recognized extra enhancements wanted to boost the stadium's performance and increase its capability to host a wider vary of occasions.
Based on Rwanda's 2026/27 nationwide price range, which took impact in July 2026, the federal government has earmarked Rwf90.7 billion for additional renovation works at Amahoro Stadium as a part of broader investments in sports activities infrastructure throughout the nation.
The Ministry of Sports activities stated the deliberate upgrades are meant to rework the power right into a extra versatile venue able to accommodating main sporting, leisure, and business occasions.
One of many key issues raised by guests has been the poor visibility of content material displayed on the stadium's two large screens. Spectators seated in numerous sections have continuously complained that pictures and messages proven throughout occasions are troublesome to see.
To deal with the problem, the stadium's screens might be expanded to make sure clear visibility from all seating areas. The issue has been significantly noticeable within the VIP part, the place tv screens have been beforehand put in to assist friends observe proceedings extra comfortably.
The VIP space can also be anticipated to endure important enhancements. One other main facet of the renovation will deal with enabling the stadium to host large-scale concert events and leisure occasions with out damaging the enjoying floor.
The upgrades are additionally anticipated to enhance the stadium's sound system.
The 2026/27 price range additionally supplies funding for different sports activities infrastructure tasks throughout the nation together with Ngoma Stadium, Bugesera Stadium and Nyagatare Stadium.
