Ghanaians to miss many World Cup games as Ghana ECG boss announces maintenance will take between 3 months and 1 year

Ghanaians may miss several upcoming World Cup matches due to prolonged power interruptions, following a major maintenance announcement by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

According to reports, the ECG has indicated that an extensive maintenance and system upgrade exercise will take between three months and one year to complete. The works are aimed at improving long-term electricity reliability but are expected to result in intermittent outages across key urban centres.

Recent notices from the power distributor show that planned maintenance has already led to scheduled blackouts in several areas, with officials stressing that the temporary inconvenience is necessary to stabilize the national grid and enhance service delivery.

The development has raised concerns among football fans, as the maintenance period is likely to overlap with major international fixtures, including World Cup matches. Many residents fear they could miss live games due to inconsistent power supply.

While the ECG has assured the public that the upgrades will ultimately improve electricity distribution, the announcement has reignited conversations about “Dumsor” and the broader challenges facing Ghana’s energy sector.

Authorities are expected to provide further updates on affected areas and timelines as the maintenance exercise progresses.