Cameroon has officially launched preparations for its hosting of two major continental football tournaments: the 2016 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2019 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations. This initiative was solidified by a presidential decree signed by President Paul Biya, creating the National Committee for the Preparation of these events.
🔧 Key Objectives of the Committee:
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Define strategic orientations and the action plan for organizing the competitions.
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Compile a project portfolio necessary for tournament preparation.
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Seek funding to support these projects.
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Develop a detailed operations timeline.
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Coordinate efforts among public administrations and private sector partners.
🏛️ Leadership & Structure:
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The Committee is placed under the authority of the Prime Minister.
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It includes representatives from:
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The Presidency of the Republic
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Ministries: Public Works, Telecommunications, Sports, Urban Planning, Water and Energy, Finance, Economy, Transport, Public Health, Defense, and others.
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Agencies handling public procurement, land registry, youth, arts and culture, and communication.
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City governments where matches will be hosted.
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The national football federation.
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⏳ Duration:
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The Committee will be automatically dissolved no later than three months after the conclusion of the 2019 CAN.
This move marks a strong governmental commitment to ensuring both tournaments are successfully organized, highlighting Cameroon’s intent to present itself as a capable host on the continental stage.
