Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed the government's plans to transform the Borteyman Sports Complex into the University of Sport for Development after the 2024 Africa Games.

Speaking during the commissioning of the multipurpose sports complex, on February 5, 2024, in Accra, Mr Ussif mentioned the ”government's long-term vision of transforming the entire infrastructure here at Borteyman into a University of Sport for Development."

Emphasising the advantages of this modern sports facility, he stressed that it would become a hub of excellence, fostering the growth of young talents and hosting international competitions.

"The construction of state-of-the-art sports facilities in the country not only provides a platform for athletic excellence but also contributes to the overall infrastructure development, leaving a legacy for generations to come.

"After Accra 2023, these facilities will serve as centres of excellence, nurturing budding talents, and providing a platform for international competitions," he said during the commissioning of the Sports Complex on February 13, 2024.

Borteyman Sports Complex boasts four domes, comprising a temporary 500-seater dome for handball, a 1,000-seater aquatic complex, a multipurpose sports hall accommodating 1,000 spectators, and a tennis centre also seating 1,000.

During the upcoming 13th African Games hosted in Ghana, the Sports Complex is set to accommodate seven competitions: table tennis, handball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, badminton, and the triathlon.

Scheduled to commence on March 8 and conclude on March 23, 2024, the African Games will showcase the capabilities of this state-of-the-art facility.

The stadium covers a 150-acre land and has facilities for seven competitive sports, including table tennis, handball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, badminton, and triathlon

Four of these events will also serve as qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

The stadium is part of the government's commitment to sports development and infrastructure in the country

It is expected to host thousands of athletes, officials, journalists, and fans from across Africa and beyond during the Games.