Amahoro Stadium is about to bear additional upgrades at a price 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 price 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 further enhancements wanted to reinforce the stadium's performance and broaden its capability to host a wider vary of occasions.
In response to Rwanda's 2026/27 nationwide funds, 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 supposed to rework the ability right into a extra versatile venue able to accommodating main sporting, leisure, and business occasions.
One of many key considerations 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 difficulty, the stadium's screens will probably be expanded to make sure clear visibility from all seating areas. The issue has been notably noticeable within the VIP part, the place tv screens have been beforehand put in to assist company comply with proceedings extra comfortably.
The VIP space can also be anticipated to bear vital enhancements. One other main facet of the renovation will give attention to 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 funds additionally offers funding for different sports activities infrastructure initiatives throughout the nation together with Ngoma Stadium, Bugesera Stadium and Nyagatare Stadium.
