The state-of-the-art Hoima City Stadium has achieved a five-star rating following an independent site assessment conducted on November 5, 2025. The evaluation gave the stadium pitch a perfect score of 115 out of 115 points, reflecting outstanding standards across all measured parameters.
According to Minister of State for Sports Peter Ogwang, the assessment focused on three core performance categories: Playing Quality, Physical Quality, and Turf Quality, all of which met the highest international standards.
“Following an independent site assessment conducted on November 5, 2025, the Hoima City Stadium pitch achieved a 5-star rating, scoring a perfect 115 out of 115 points,” Minister Ogwang said.
“The evaluation focused on three main performance categories, Playing Quality, Physical Quality, and Turf Quality. I thank all the stakeholders, including the contractor SUMMA, for this landmark sports infrastructural milestone,”he added.
The contractor, SUMMA Construction Company of Turkey, completed the project ahead of schedule, with works beginning in mid-2024 and finalized by October 2025. The completion marks a major step in Uganda’s sports infrastructure development, particularly as the country prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania.
The Hoima City Stadium is set to serve as one of Uganda’s premier venues for national, regional and international tournaments. It will not only host football matches but also support athletics, community events and youth development programs, contributing to sports excellence and economic growth in the western region.
As the stadium awaits its official commissioning by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, final certification by continental football bodies is expected to follow soon. Once commissioned, the stadium will officially transition into full operational status, positioning Hoima as a key sports hub.
