The new national hockey stadium in Ghana   The newly constructed Hockey stadium in Accra, Ghana is a powerful landmark facility combining dynamic authentically pleasing architecture with a modern water based pitch.   The 1,200-seating capacity stadium was built to host the 11-day Africa Cup Hockey Tournament.   The newly constructed Hockey Stadium located between the main vehicular transport terminal in Central Accra popularly known as Tema Station and the headquarters of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has state of the art water based pitch constructed and installed with the synthetic turf product, Edel Triple T EL System by a Belgium based grass experts, Edel Grass.   The installed hockey pitch was tested by an International Hockey Federation accredited laboratory and found to comply with all the performance requirements established by this federation for the conduct of world level hockey competitions, specified international competitions and national hockey competitions.   An approach from the roads bordering the stadium from the Western and Northern ends brings visitors to a security post and two other entrances for spectators. There is provision for 4 ticketing rooms.   From the car park one sees the imposing V.I.P. building. The stadium has a three floor V.I.P. structure with the following facilities: Four (4) players changing rooms with a capacity of 22 each An anti-doping room Medical Room A massage area Two Umpires’ changing rooms with showers A 400 seating capacity V.V.I.P. stands Player Media Interaction Lounge A stair from the ground floor brings one to an entrance lobby on the first floor which has an adjoining balcony overlooking the car park. Other facilities on this floor are: Ghana Hockey Office                                           Breathtaking and Serene VVIP lounge A bar with a seating capacity of 22.                  Restaurant that can seat about 44 people The second floor of the VIP structure comprises: A 72 capacity Media conference room. A media centre with the capacity             Commentators room  to take 20 people Two viewing areas Stadium central control room 3 offices that can be allocated to the TD,UM and an event Secretariat The Eastern side of the stadium has stands with a capacity of 800 spectators.   The North has the LED Scoreboard, a Technical building that houses a stand-by generator, Washrooms and First aid room for fans.   The Southern end has a Hostel of 16 rooms with a total capacity to take 64 people, two servery outlets, a gymnasium with 80 person capacity and two number T.V. rooms on the two upper