Bafoussam:Newly constructed omnisport stadium inaugurated

Bafoussam Omnisports Stadium, is the name given to the ultra modern structure in 'kouekong' in the outskirt of the town of Bafoussam.

The naming of the 20.000 seater-capacity stadium was done Friday afternoon, 29th April 2016 during an official inauguration ceremony in Kouakong in the West Region.

The inuaguration ceremony was presided by the Minister of Sports and Physical Education, Bidoung Mkpatt. The colourful and rich in sound ceremony, was attended by experts from the confederation of African Football, CAF who came to attest that the stadium respects international standards. A host of national and international dignatories, elite and population of the West region also turned out for the historic ceremony outside Bafoussam.

The inauguration of the Bafoussam Omnisport Stadium comes shortly after that of Limbe. The wave of inauguration of stadia which is still continue is in line with efforts to equip Cameroon with ultra modern sports infrastructure ahead of the 2016 Women's African Cup of Nations that is due to kick off in November. It's also part of infrastructural development intended to enhance local football and prepare for other international sporting events.

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