THE ACCRA SPORTS STADIUM

The Ohene Djan Sports  Stadium  is a multi-use 40,000 all seater stadium  in Accra, Ghana mostly used for association football matches.  Orignally known as the Accra Sports Stadium, the stadium was renamed after Ohene Djan, Ghana’s first director of sports in 2004.

This renaming was quite controversial and was opposed by many of Accra’s  Ga community who felt that a prominent  Ga should be given the honour since it is a centrepiece  of downtown Accra. This went on until june 16, 2011, when the name Ohene Djan stadium was reverted back to its former name “Accra Sports Stadium” without any official announcement and it has ever since remained so.

The stadium was rebuilt, upgraded and modernised to meet FIFA standards in 2007 as a form of preparation  to host some of the matches in the 2008 African Cup of Nations. The final project  was inaugurated in October 2007 with a four -nations tournament  that Ghana won (The Zenith Cup).

Tha Accra Sports stadium also serves as the home of one of Africa’s most popular clubs, Hearts of Oak as well as Great Olympics. But Ghanas National team matches are sometimes played there.

The stadium is also designated for the hosting of programs, concerts and shows of larger audiences, such as the Mavado  and Samini show in 2012, The Guiness Big Eruption Concert where Akon, Whiz Kid and other local artistes gathered on one stage, Ghana Praise Festival by Rev. Dr. Billy Graham and the recent African Worships with Sonnie Badu.

                                NATIONAL ALL BELIEVERS ALL NIGHT AT THE STADIUM

BEACHES IN ACCRA

Have you ever wondered about the number of beaches we have in this our beautiful little country, Ghana, in West Africa? Ghana faces the Atlantic Ocean and is therefore endowed with 540km of dazzling, sandy coastlands of which Accra is not left out. These beaches are neighbourhood popular tourist destination and are mostly public.

 There are several beach resorts in Accra. Some of which are Labadi Pleasure beach, La Palm Royal beach, Kokrobite beach,  Prampram beach, Mighty beach, Sakumono(Titanic )beach,  Bojo beach, Ada Foah, Next Door beach, Akuma village beach, Korle-Gono, Ave-Mariabeach, Osikan and Tawala beach. This is just but a few of the many beaches in Accra that beach combers and lovers could definitely visit.

These beaches are famous for water sports like swimming, sailing, fishing, boat cruising, relaxation and relief from stress while enjoying the breeze from the sea. These beaches attract hundreds of people from all over the country especially during the weekends.

 Again, these beaches come with drinking spots lined up at the shores and often provide entertainment late into the night. These beaches also serve as a home for reggae lovers and Rastafarians. Athletes, Keep-fit clubs and footballers are not left out.

In short, there is no best time to in Accra, Ghana, to visit the beach as the temperature is always hot. Thanks to the affable nature of people in Ghana, the beach has become a fascinating tourist destination for all. If you prefer soaking tropical in nature, then, stick to the beaches.