The Government has allocated €500,000 to upgrade a number of football grounds in Gozo.
Gozo Minister Giovanna Debono said Gozo will have three large pitches with synthetic turf as well as small ones.
The money will go towards further developing of the facilities of the Gozo stadium, especially the VIP area, several pitches with synthetic turf and other projects.
This will help raise the level in time for May 2014, when four matches will be held as part of the final phase of the under-17 UEFA championship.