Coronation Park (Sunyani, Ghana)

Coronation Park is a multi-use stadium in Sunyani, Ghana, capable of holding 5,000 people, that is used mostly for football matches.

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Coronation Park began development on eight acres of ground to honour the 1939 Coronation of George VI. It was intended for athletic activities,[1] and was used for those as well as public/political gatherings and festivities.[2] These have continued to be held to the modern day.[3][4]

Coronation Park is a football stadium with a maximum capacity of 5000. In 2008, when Ghana hosted the Africa Cup. Coronation Park was renovated, however was not used as a competition venue. The refurbishment incorporated chairs brought from the Accra Sports Stadium[5] As of 2021, it was home ground for Division One clubs Brong Ahafo United, Bofoakwa Tano, Young Apostles, and (Women Premier League's) Prisons Ladies, as well as other lower grade ones.[6] It had previously been home ground for Bechem Chelsea (now Berekum Chelsea) until 2010 when they relocated to Golden City Park.[7]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of crops were temporarily moved from Sunyani's central market to Coronation Park.[8] Coronation Park was to be renovated, however according to MP Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, the Chinese contractors responsible died during the pandemic.[9] The park was not approved for Premier League use in the 2023-24 season.[10] Additionally, its seating and roofing have been heavily damaged in a March 2024 rainstorm.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Coronation Planting Committee (1939). The Royal Record of Tree Planting: The Provision of Open Spaces, Recreation Grounds & Other Schemes, Undertaken in the British Empire and Elsewhere Especially in the United States of America in Honour of the Coronation of His Majesty King George VI. University Press. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  2. ^ Arthur, John (1961). Brong Ahafo Handbook. Graphic Press.
  3. ^ "Muslims urged to support government poverty intervention". Modern Ghana. GNA. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  4. ^ "President charges supporters to desire one-touch victory". BusinessGhana. GNA. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  5. ^ Ali, Biiya Mukusah. "No home venue for newly promoted Bofoakwa - Coronation Park in shambles". Graphic Online. No. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  6. ^ Semevoh, Precious (18 November 2021). "Sunyani residents kick against Coronation Park rehabilitation, wants new stadium built - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  7. ^ Yeboah, Raymond (17 February 2010). "Chelsea relocate to Berekum Golding City park [transcript]". Ghana Web. Ark Radio. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  8. ^ "City authorities in Sunyani design satellite markets to promote social distancing". BusinessGhana. GNA. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  9. ^ Mumuni, Lukman (12 April 2023). "COVID-19 killed the Chinese renovating the Coronation Park - MP reveals why work stopped; video". Sports Brief. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  10. ^ Mfum, Michael Sarpong (28 June 2023). "Fans take matters into own hands to renovate Sunyani Coronation Park". Citi Newsroom. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Rainstorm destroys VIP stands of Sunyani Coronation Park - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. GNA. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

7°20′00″N 2°19′30″W / 7.33333°N 2.32500°W / 7.33333; -2.32500

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