The former President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, on Sunday conducted a groundbreaking ceremo­ny for the construction of a 1,000-seater modern astro-turf sports complex for the youth and people of Bole-Bamboi district in the Savannah Region The construction of the pitch is expected to be complet­ed in four months.

It would be executed by a Ghanaian firm, Land Wind Company Limited.

The facility would include dressing/changing rooms, rest rooms and washrooms for sportsmen and women.

It would also have a volley­ball and tennis courts with a swimming pool, car park and a basketball court.