Esspun Community witnessed many vistors into the Community during the just concluded CAN 2008 Football Festival at Essipun. Nana Abuna V was happy that the stadium had been completed and that the dream of Western Region has been concretised.

Nana said the sports facility would improve the economy of the metropolis and also boost tourism. “This is not for Esipun alone, but for the Western Region. We will have the restaurants and food vendors. We need to tap the full potential of the tournament,” Nana Abuna V stated during the event.

2008 Nations Cup Group B at Essipun Stadium

Nana Abuna V appealed to the public to assist the police in maintaining security at the stadium.
The Western Regional Sports Development Officer, Mr P.N. Akowuah, said that the 40-room hotel facility would host social events such as parties and weddings. Restaurants, he added, would also be operated to keep the place busy at all times after the tournament. “We hope to raise revenue and maintain the place. But we will demand strict adherence to certain conditions. If you can, we will allow its use, but it will not just be for anybody”, he said.