A powerful rainstorm that struck the Sunyani Coronation Park on Saturday evening caused significant damage to the roofing of the VIP stands and other sections of the facility. The left and right wings of the VIP stands, portions of the Jubilee stand, and the DKM stand were among the most affected areas.
The rainstorm began around 17:15 hours and lasted until 18:30 hours, shortly after an FA Cup round of 16 match between Sunyani Prisons Ladies and Kumasi Sports Academy at the Park. According to eyewitness Mr Francis Ankamah Wanney, Secretary of the Bono Ahafo Regional Football Association, portions of the roofing collapsed onto a Northern Electricity Development Company (NEDCo) light pole, causing a blackout in the area. The falling roof narrowly missed hitting the bus of Kumasi Sports Academy.
Mr. Foster Kwame Opoku Boakye, the Bono Regional Director of the National Sports Authority, emphasized the urgent need for action to address the damage. He requested assistance for roofing sheets, lumber, nails, and other materials to repair the roof and replace displaced seats. Mr. Boakye also appealed for support to facilitate the re-roofing of the Park, as much of the roofing had been in place for many years.
The Coronation Park, with a capacity of approximately 6,000, is a popular venue for various sporting events and serves as a symbol of community pride for the people of the Bono Region.