Paul Biya Omnisports Stadium, referred to as the Olembe Stadium and Sport Complex , is a multi-purpose stadium spanning 84 acres in Olembé locality, Yaoundé. It is the largest stadium in Cameroon by capacity, holding 60,000 spectators, and is the 9th-largest stadium in Africa by the same measure. Located roughly 13 km from Yaoundé city-centre, the stadium is part of a complex which includes two annex stadia training grounds; a gymnasium with handball, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts; an Olympic-size swimming pool; a shopping mall, museum and cinema; and 5-star hotel with 70 rooms available.
The stadium during 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
2021 Africa Cup of Nations
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, known as the TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup of Nations for sponsorship reasons, was the 33rd edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international men's football championship of Africa organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The tournament was hosted by Cameroon, and took place from 9 January to 6 February 2022.
Atmosphere before the start of the AFCON launch ceremonies.
Image: Complexe Multisports de Japoma 3
Image: Complexe sportif d'Olembe (1)
Image: Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo 2014 (1)
