Dawu Sports Stadium

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Dawu Sports Stadium
Dawu Sports Stadium
Location Dawu, Ghana
Coordinates 5°59′N0°05′W / 5.983°N 0.083°W / 5.983; -0.083
Capacity 5,000
SurfaceGrass
Tenants
Dreams F.C. (Ghana)
International Allies F.C.

Dawu Sports Stadium is a multi-use, 5,000-capacity all-seater stadium in Dawu Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana, mostly used for association football matches. [1] [2]

Overview

The Dawu Sports Stadium was built by a businessman called Seth Yeboah for use by his football team, Dawu Youngstars. However, Dawu youngsters have now been dissolved [3] [4]

In 2008, the stadium was the home venue for the African qualifiers for the Nike Premier Cup competition. [5]

The Dawu sports stadium is currently the home ground for Ghana Premier league sides Dreams Fc and International Allies. [6] [7] [8] [9]

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