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Ugandans overjoyed by new Nakivubo Stadium look

14:09 - 01 September 2023

Nakivubo Stadium looks ready for use|COURTESY

It looks fresh, raw, unwilted and newfangled with its ultra-modern feel pointing at the action in the waiting.

The Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium's new look has left many Ugandans ecstatic and thrilled, leaving them treading on air.

While works are ongoing, the latest pictorial release has reached completion.

The corner flags and the markings are fully done at Nakivubo Stadium|COURTESY

It looks fresh, raw, unwilted and newfangled with its ultra-modern feel pointing at the action in the waiting.

Nakivubo Stadium 🏟️ Update #hamz #hamzlimited #hamzapp #nakivubostadium pic.twitter.com/M4k1E7jTiv
— Hamz (@HamzLimited) September 1, 2023

The artificial turf has now been fully contoured, white markings shaped, touchline seats, goalposts, and corner flags well fitted.

Nakivubo Stadium Construction project has been trending this month. Outstanding of all is the stadium VIP and VVIP credential seaters and the ambiance in all sections.
The locker rooms of the visiting and home team , fully equipped with multiple washrooms is an admired point . pic.twitter.com/W2gwzB2Djj
— Edward Nsubuga (@EdNsubuga) August 31, 2023

"The stunning transformation of Nakivubo Stadium has revitalized the entire area," a 'citizen' reacted.

The stunning transformation of Nakivubo stadium has revitalized the entire area, Kampala City. pic.twitter.com/IvqABKEe5H
— Laurian Lubulwa (@LLubulwa) August 31, 2023

Others termed the works 'outstanding' while some more fans called it a 'gem' of a stadium.

Nakivubo stadium is a gem 💎 pic.twitter.com/9TDIfsqzec
— LiVINg WaTERs🇺🇬 (@Richard_irikai) August 31, 2023

Many have laid their grateful feelings known to developer Hamis Kiggundu, while some more have taken it up to the government.

Toured Nakivubo Stadium today, a masterpiece in progress! Opening in Nov ‘23 with 20k seats – kudos to the visionary @KiggunduHamis! Can’t wait for kickoff! Thanks for the hospitality! pic.twitter.com/6nZQ83IEAr
— Skinny The Pooh (@joramaine305) September 1, 2023

Just had an incredible visit to Nakivubo Stadium today.Under construction but set to open its doors in November 2023 with a whopping 20k seating capacity. Kudos to the visionary @KiggunduHamis behind this investment in sports. Can't wait for that first game.Thanks for hosting us pic.twitter.com/yQi8qPRCOQ
— Rubangira Rada (@RadaRubangira) September 1, 2023