Dev’t of sports infrastructure: UBA Cameroon strengthens strategic partnership with FECAFOOT.

The financial institution, has since 2022, served as a key financial partner to FECAFOOT, providing financing facilities that have supported major football development initiatives, notably the construction and equipping of the Federation’s ultra-modern headquarters in Yaounde.

The new FECAFOOT headquarters, set to be inaugurated on 13 May 2026, represents a major milestone in the modernization of football administration in Cameroon. 

The inauguration ceremony, billed for today, is expected to welcome high-profile dignitaries from FIFA, Confederation of African Football, CAF, government institutions, and key stakeholders from the football ecosystem.

UBA Cameroon’s support for football infrastructure development in Cameroon dates back several years. 

As part of preparations for AFCON 2021, the bank played a strategic role in financing key sports infrastructure projects led by the government, notably the construction of the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde and the ultra-modern Japoma Sports Complex in Douala.

For the Olembe Stadium project, UBA Cameroon enabled the government to disburse 15% of the total construction cost through a loan facility, a critical intervention that helped facilitate the commencement of the project. 

Built on a 34-hectare site in Yaounde, the Olembe Stadium is today the largest stadium in Cameroon and hosted the final match of AFCON 2021.

The bank also participated in the financing of the Japoma Multi-Sport Complex in Douala, a project valued at approximately US$284.48 million. 

UBA Cameroon provided bonds, guarantees, and a short-term loan in support of the project. The 50,000-seat stadium hosted matches during both the Total African Nations Championship, CHAN, and the Africa Cup of Nation, AFCON.

Through the landmark interventions and its ongoing partnership with FECAFOOT, UBA Cameroon continues to demonstrate its role as a trusted development partner committed to supporting transformative national projects, youth empowerment, and the advancement of sports in Cameroon.

UBA Cameroon, officials said, remains dedicated to supporting impactful initiatives that align with Cameroon’s development ambitions and promote excellence across various sectors. 

The bank, its officials also added, remains proud to partner with institutions that inspire national pride and contribute to sustainable development.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3788 of Wednesday May 13, 2026