Dec 20, 2021. The President of CAF Dr. Patrice Motsepe held a very constructive and fruitful meeting with the President of the Republic of Cameroon, His Excellency Mr. Paul Biya in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Tuesday, 21 December 2021. LIVESTREAM | CAF President briefs media. The Confederation . Although the stadium's capacity of 60,000 has been limited over coronavirus fears, the 60 percent cap is raised to 80 percent when Cameroon's Indomitable . The Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football, Veron Mosengo-Omba was at the Olembe Stadium yesterday December 14, 2021. Caf confident of 'successful Afcon' after Motsepe meets President Biya in Cameroon. 03 February 2022, Cameroon, Yaounde: Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after the final whistle of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Semi-Final soccer match between Cameroon and Egypt at the Paul Biya 'Olembe' Stadium. Completion of stadium is ending first phase. DOUALA - A stampede that led to the deaths of eight people outside an Africa Cup of Nations stadium was caused by a "reckless" decision to open a gate in the face of a "flood . Minister blames 'reckless' opening of stadium gate for deadly Cameroon crush. Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred Monday as crowds attempted to enter Olembe stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch the host nation play Comoros. The deadly crush outside a stadium at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon was caused by an access gate being closed for "inexplicable reasons", according to . The President of CAF Dr. Patrice Motsepe held a very constructive and fruitful meeting with the President of the Republic of Cameroon, His Excellency Mr. Paul Biya in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Tuesday, 21 December 2021. FILE - CAF President Patrice Motsepe smiles during a news conference in . By The Nation On Jan 7, 2022. stadium Monday ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match. However, the event was relocated to Egypt in January of that year over concerns Cameroon's stadiums were not prepared for the games. CAF warned Cameroon as recently as a few months . Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred Monday as crowds attempted to enter Olembe stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch the host nation play Comoros. Although crowds at the 60,000-seat stadium had been limited to 60 percent of capacity for the tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic, the cap is raised to 80 percent when Cameroon's . President Biya has expressed his . Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motesepe speaks during a press conference on January 25, 2022 at Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium in Yaounde. Construction works at Olembe stadium in Cameroon have resumed after activities were grounded several months ago for diverse reasons. Deadly crush at stadium during Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon Issued on: 25/01/2022 - 00:26 Modified: 25/01/2022 - 10:13 People gathered around the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, on . The President has ordered the Minister of the Economy to negotiate for a loan of FCFA 55 billion. Although crowds at the 60,000-seat stadium had been limited to 60 percent of capacity for the tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic, the cap is raised to 80 percent when . Although crowds at the 60 000-seat stadium had been limited to 60 percent of capacity for the tournament because of the coronavirus pandemic, the cap is raised to 80 percent when Cameroon's . YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — At least six people died in a crush outside a stadium hosting a game at Africa's top soccer tournament in Cameroon on Monday, a local government official said, realizing . It will be recalled that eight persons died in the stampede with many others sustaining injuries […] YAOUNDE, Dec. 4 — Cameroon's minister of Sports and Physical Education Narcisse Mouelle Kombi said on Friday that the country's biggest stadium will be able to host matches at January's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite delays in completing ongoing construction work.. Cameroon's government was scheduled to hand over the new 60,000-seat Olembe Stadium to sports authorities on . Themba Hadebe/AP Show More Show Less 2 of 14 People . The deadly crush outside a stadium at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon was caused by an access gate being closed for "inexplicable reasons", according to the president of the . On Sunday, a CAF executive committee meeting resolved to go . Themba . Magil Construction collaborated in the modernization of this stadium, originally built in the early 1970s. The fate of January's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon hangs in the balance due to concerns over the country's readiness to host the tournament as Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe arrived in Yaounde on Monday for talks. The government of Cameroon has confirmed at least eight persons have died and 38 others injured following a stampede at the entrance to the Olembe stadium before the AFCON round of 16 fixture between Cameroon and Comoros. A purse is found at the stampede site at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon where eight people died and 38 people were injured. YAOUND , Jan 25, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Eight people were killed. An oval stadium with an athletics track was built in the suburbs of the capital. Crowds attempted to enter through a southern entrace at. On Sunday, a CAF executive committee meeting resolved to go . This extensive rehabilitation and upgrading was performed for hosting two international tournaments: the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Cameroon's largest arena is part of the Olembe sports complex, located in the northern part of Yaoundé (13 km from the city centre). AFCON: Eight dead in Cameroon stadium crush. The first agreement is for a XAF55.17 billion loan from Standard Chartered Bank. Caf President Patrice Motsepe attends joint Caf and FIFA visit to Sierra Leone on May 5 2021. Read More Traditional dancers perform during opening ceremony of the African Cup of Nations 2022 group A soccer match between Cameroon and Burkina Faso at the Olembe stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon . 1 of 14 CAF president Patrice Motsepe speaks during media conference at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. The incident occurred during the Cameroon-Comoros match held at the Olembé stadium in Yaoundé and left 8 dead - including two boys, aged eight and 14 - and 38 injured. 25 January 2022 1:54am. Construction of Stadiums In Cameroon On going project in Cameroon In Preparation of AFCON 2022 Once complete the stadium will have a capacity of 50,000 seats and will be covered with a semi translucent material on the roof and seats will be fold-able. Although the stadium's capacity of 60,000 has been limited over coronavirus fears, the 60 percent cap is raised to 80 percent when Cameroon's Indomitable Lions play. The ceremony ended with red, green and yellow smoke — the colours of Cameroon's flag — bursting from a giant replica of the African Cup of Nations trophy in the middle of the stadium. Cameroon's minister of Sports and Physical Education Narcisse Mouelle Kombi said on Friday that the country's biggest stadium will be able to host matches at January's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite delays in completing ongoing construction work. The tournament will be the crowning glory of Paul Biya's presidency. Cameroonian President Paul Biya . Cameroon was stripped of the 2019 tournament because of problems with its preparations and saw its 2021 hosting . (Business in Cameroon) - To complete the construction of the Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon signed two additional funding agreements, according to documents published by the national sinking fund CAA. Mandela National Stadium Namboole will soon have a new face as construction gets underway on the stadium that undergoes a Shs97bn rehabilitation. The Olembe Stadium, officially called the Paul Biya Stadium after Cameroon's long-time president Paul Biya, is a multi-purpose stadium on a surface area of 34 hectares (84 acres) in the Olembe neighborhood in Yaoundé, some 13 km (8.1 mi) from the city center.The stadium is the largest in all of Cameroon, ninth largest in Africa.The Olembe Stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of . 20 Dec, 2021. The facility is named after the president of the country, Paul Biya. Eight people were killed and dozens others injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match, officials said Tuesday. The CAF stripped the country of the tournament − citing delays in the construction of stadiums and infrastructure projects as well as question . Good progress has been made over the past few months in Cameroon with the construction of stadium infrastructure, training . The fate of January 2022 African Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon is shaky over concerns over the country's readiness to host the tournament. YAOUNDE: Eight people were killed and dozens more injured in a crash outside a . Minister: Cameroon ready to host well. The Confederation of African Football, CAF has reacted to the incident at the stampede that occurred at the Olembe stadium on Monday, January 24 before the AFCON 2021 round of 16 AFCON fixture between Cameroon and Comoros. The contract for . Doubts hang over Cameroon Cup of Nations finals as CAF head flies in. South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe gestures during a media briefing as he delivers his CAF Presidency strategy ahead of . Eight people died and 38 were injured as fans attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium where hosts Cameroon were playing the Comoros according to the country's health ministry. Douala Soccer Stadium. Patrice Motsepe has called for an immediate investigation into the disaster which saw a number of people killed and reportedly as many as 40 injured ahead of . The BBC earlier . A devastating crowd stampede at Cameroon's largest Olembe stadium, has become a talk of town in the football fraternity after eight people lost their lives, while 50 were injured. "That entry gate was momentarily closed by . President Donald Trump plans to get a first-hand look at the soon-to-be-opened Cameron LNG export terminal just a couple hours east of Houston. FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended, as did 88-year-old Cameroon President Paul Biya , who has led the Central African country since 1982. Eight people were killed and many more injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium on January 24, 2022 ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match. and many more injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football. The facility is named after the president of the country, Paul Biya. Mohamed Salah's Egypt are through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties at the end of a goalless . During the meeting, Dr Motsepe emphasized the importance of the collaboration between the Government of Cameroon, CAF and other . The CAF cited delays in the construction of stadiums and infrastructure projects, as well as question marks over security. According to a statement from the Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, Rene Emmanuel Sadi, among the 38 […] CAF President Patrice Motsepe has gave an update into the horrific scenes of Cameroon stadium stampede, where over eight people lost their lives, and 50 were left injured on Monday. A delegation from the Confederation of African Football inspected construction works at the sports facility yesterday December 14, 2021. Size 1,814,321 square feet. Cameroon was meant to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019. Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred Monday as crowds attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch the host nation play . Its completion will ensure that they host the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Photo: Ayman Aref/dpa During the meeting, Dr Motsepe emphasized the importance of the collaboration between the Government of Large crowds were trying to get into the Olembe Stadium in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde for the last-16 match between hosts Cameroon and minnows Comoros. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the eight supporters who lost their lives at Olembe Stadium during the TotalEnergies fixture between hosts . 3 of 9 4 of 9 Cameroon fans during the African Cup of Nations 2022 group A soccer match between Cape Verde and Cameron at the Olembe stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. The visit to the construction site by the Minister of sports and physical education, Narcisse Mouelle Kombe, came on the heels of an order he signed October 7, 2019 instructing the construction company, Grupo Piccini, to resume work on the stadium immediately. An overwhelming sense of relief and excitement is palpable in Cameroon as the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations has finally kicked off with a bang. The Project Manager, Zeki Bozkurt confirmed the reports and said that though only 20% of the work has been done so far, work is progressing according to plan and . This double loan is intended to enable the government to complete construction of the 60,000-capacity Paul Biya Stadium, north of Yaoundé, in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, which is due to be held in Cameroon in January and February 2022. The President of CAF Dr. Patrice Motsepe held a very constructive and fruitful meeting with the President of the Republic of Cameroon, His Excellency Mr. Paul Biya in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Tuesday, 21 December 2021. During the meeting, Dr Motsepe emphasized the importance of the collaboration between. A stampede that led to the deaths of eight people outside an Africa Cup of Nations stadium was caused by a "reckless" decision to open a gate . - AFP Pic, January 29, 2022. In a statement, the Confederation of African Football said it had sent its scribe to visit affected supporters. AFCON 2021 unlikely: Cameroon owes contractors, stadium incomplete. Motsepe says construction workers are improving on the stadium and he is optimistic Cameroon will be ready for the opener. CAF president Motsepe meets Cameroon president to discuss AFCON 2021 . Eight people were killed and dozens more injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match, officials said Tuesday. Djokovic thanks Serbian president for support. This amount was to be made available by the Italian bank Intesa San Paolo to the former contractor (Piccini) but after the company was released the bank also pulled out. Eight people were killed and dozens more injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match, officials said Tuesday. A stampede that led to the deaths of eight people outside an Africa Cup of Nations stadium was caused by a "reckless" decision to open a gate in the face of a "flood of people", Cameroon's sports minister said Friday. Initially, the Cameroon government entrusted implementation of the investment to Gruppo Piccini, which on December 30, 2015 signed a contract for the construction of a sports complex. Last week, CAF sent its general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba to urge the speedy completion of building work at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, scheduled to host the opening game on Jan. 9 and the . Works for the construction of the road around the new football stadium in Kolossi will start in February with a total budget of €9.1m, transport ministry announced on Friday. Main construction works at the 60000-seater capacity Olembe Stadium were concluded throughout this November 30, 2021 and will be officially handed down to the Confederation of African Football, CAF on Friday, December 3 according to Cameroon's Minister of Sports and Physical Education, President of the Local Organising Committee of the 2021 AFCON CAF president Patrice Motsepe. The fate of January's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon hangs in the balance due to concerns over the country's readiness to host the tournament as Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe arrived in Yaounde on Monday for talks. Officials say President Biya has ordered an investigation into tragedy. YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — The Africa Football Cup of Nations tournament is scheduled to begin January 9 at Olembe Stadium in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde. Amid reports of lower spectator capacity at the new Limassol football stadium than initially announced, the town's football clubs will meet President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday to communicate . Independent | The deadly crush outside a stadium at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon was caused by an access gate being closed for "inexplicable reasons", according to the president of the Confederation of African Football. The stadium has not hosted any international . Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush. /AFP. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced it is investigating the stampede that occurred at the Olembe Sports Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon. Reuters. Reuters. President Paul Biya has ordered an investigation into the crush, "so that all light is shed on this tragic incident," Cameroon's communications minister said. On Monday, Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe visited the 60,000-seat stadium, which is still under construction less than three weeks before the opening match. This picture taken on January 25, 2022, at the entrance of Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, shows barriers on the ground at the scene of a deadly stampede that occurred on January 24, 2022. Cameroon was meant to host the African Cup in 2019 but was stripped of that year's event by CAF because of problems with its stadium preparations. CAF's executive committee meeting was told on Sunday there was a major risk of the tournament failing, with construction work . Cameroon's long-serving 88-year-old President Paul Biya smiled broadly at the end. Cameroon's government was scheduled to hand over the new 60,000-seat Olembe Stadium . Cameroon is fully ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the country's minister of Sports and Physical Education . The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have lifted the suspension on Olembe Stadium, Yaounde after it received a report compiled by CAF Safety and Security Department in regard to the tragedy that occurred at the stadium last week Monday. YAOUNDE, Cameroon—Cameroon authorities have blamed a deadly stadium crush at the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament on a "massive" influx of ticketless fans who arrived late to a game . Cameroon authorities have blamed a deadly stadium crush at the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament on a "massive" influx of ticketless fans who arrived late to the game and forced their . The construction of Japoma stadium in Douala, Cameroon is currently on track and progressing on well. At least eight people were killed and 50 people injured after a stampede during an Africa Cup of Nations match in the Cameroonian capital Monday, state broadcaster Cameroon Radio Television reported. Magil is hoping to give the fully constructed stadium to the Cameroon . The president plans to visit the Hackberry . Cameroon was initially meant to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019, but the event was moved to Egypt over concerns Cameroon's stadiums were not prepared for the games. Two long years after the tournament was initially . Cameroon was initially meant to . Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium At least eight people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon. Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred Monday as crowds attempted to enter Olembe stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch the host nation play Comoros.Although the stadium's .

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