The first session meeting between the members of the Local Organising Committee of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) took place last Wednesday at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Warda. The meeting was presided over by the Minister of Sports and Physical Education which equally doubles as the president of the Local Organising Committee Pr Narcisse Moulle Kombi.
The confirmation of the dates of the 2020 CHAN that is April 4-25, 2020, gave an opportunity for the site presidents, Committee presidents and tournament manager to give an evaluation of the progress they have made so far the first session.
The Governor of the Centre Region who is equally site president of the Centre Region, Paul Naseri Bea raised concerns on the turf of the annex Omnisports stadiums to be ameliorated. He equally called security measures to be enhanced. The recent situation of supporters entering the field during the AFCON 2021 fixture pitting the Indomitable Lions against Cape-Verde was a glaring example.
Governor Dieudonné Ivaha Diboua on his part said the economic capital was ready to welcome Africa. The governor said the access leading to the newly constructed Japoma stadium was already in a very advanced stage (98.76%).
The South West Region host of the 2016 Women’s African Nation’s Cup is ready for the 202 football Jamboree. Their hotels and stadiums are on point according to governor Okalia Bilai south West site President.
The Cameroon Football Federation was equally urged to make sure they give the Intermediate Lions they adequate facilities to prepare them for the 2020 tourney. Minsep pointed out the fact, nothing less than a victory was expected by Cameroonians.
Preparations on how the ceremony for the draws of the competition scheduled for January were going to take place was equally discussed in the sessions meeting.
Jonathan MBIAOH
