{"id":42122,"date":"2026-03-02T10:58:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/?p=42122"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:58:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:58:03","slug":"pictures-akii-bua-olympic-stadium-nears-completion-as-project-hits-95-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/pictures-akii-bua-olympic-stadium-nears-completion-as-project-hits-95-mark\/","title":{"rendered":"PICTURES! Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium Nears Completion as Project Hits 95% Mark"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction of the 20,000-seat Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached roofing level, with 95 percent of the main structure complete. Built by Egypt\u2019s SAMCO National Construction Company, the multi-sport complex, named in honor of Olympic legend John Akii-Bua, will feature an eight-lane athletics track, indoor arena, swimming pool, and modern auxiliary facilities. Once completed in late 2026 or early 2027, the stadium is set to position Northern Uganda as a new hub for continental-level sporting events. URN was granted access to the site. We have pictures from different sides of the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353822\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-section-of-the-stadium-from-outside.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353822\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A section of the stadium from outside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353821\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-section-of-the-stadium-from-inside..jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353821\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A section of the stadium from inside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353816\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Surface-truss-on-the-roof-of-the-stadium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353816\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Surface truss on the roof of the stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353817\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-entrance-staircase.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353817\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The entrance staircase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353819\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Roofing-truss-being-assembled-before-its-taken-to-the-roof.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353819\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roofing truss being assembled before its taken to the roof<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353814\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Foundation-of-the-clubhouse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353814\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foundation of the clubhouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353823\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-team-from-the-NCS-consultants-and-engineers-inspecting-the-stadium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353823\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A team from the NCS, consultants and engineers inspecting the stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353820\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-painter-working-inside-the-stadium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353820\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A painter working inside the stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353818\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-VIP-section-of-the-stadium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353818\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The VIP section of the stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_353815\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-Akii-Bua-stadium-construction-project-from-a-distance..jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353815\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Akii- Bua stadium construction project from a distance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Construction of the 20,000-seat Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached roofing level, with 95 percent of the main structure complete. Built by Egypt\u2019s SAMCO National Construction Company, the multi-sport complex, named in honor of Olympic legend John Akii-Bua, will feature an eight-lane athletics track, indoor arena, swimming pool, and modern auxiliary facilities. 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