145 million CFA worth mini-stadiums to be erected in Kumba
By Nchendzengang Tatah
Some $240,000, worth 145,102,488 million fcfa francs will be invested in the city of Kumba to build mini synthetic stadiums.
The project of which 60% is from the Moroccan King, 30% from the Moroccan partner city and 10% from the Kumba City Council is desired to augment sports infrastructure.
In a recent visit to Morocco, Mayor Gregory Mewanu sealed the deal on behalf of the Kumba City Council. The collaboration originated in Kisumu, Kenya in March 2020.
He said this was going to positively impact the “green city” of Kumba and promote sports and the socio-economical development of the town which inturn will enhance it’s esthetics.
The project when realised he furthered, will be of great importance to the sport loving youths of Kumba and other enthusiast whose dreams and passion will be nursed while offering relieve and entertainment.
Football encounters are currently served supporters at the GPS field in Kumba. Seilenu Precious, a sports reporter in the town says the infrastructure doesn’t provide the least for professional performances with it’s bear earth nature.
“The field has pot holes in the middle dugged by runoff. Especially when it rains, players get injuries in cause of exchanges. I think the mini-stadiums will improve on local football.”
This partnership is also expected to strengthen ties between Cameroon and Morocco.
