Japoma Stadium

The Japoma Stadium in Douala is one of Africa's most modern and architecturally sophisticated stadiums. With a capacity of 50,000 seats, it was built specifically for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and completed in 2020. The sports venue features an innovative design, including a translucent membrane roof and a distinctive facade structure that allows for optimal ventilation. Located on the eastern outskirts of Douala, the stadium is part of a larger sports complex that includes two training pitches, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and various athletics facilities. Construction was carried out by the Turkish firm Yenigün Construction and meets international FIFA standards. Japoma Stadium has already hosted numerous important matches for the Cameroonian national team and international tournaments. It represents the modernization of the country's sports infrastructure and serves as a symbol of economic growth and the population's passion for football. Its connection to the Douala-Yaoundé highway makes it easily accessible for visitors.

Nearby cities

Douala

Douala is the economic hub and largest city of Cameroon, located on the Wouri River with the country's most important port.

Nkongsamba

Nkongsamba is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

Edéa

Edéa is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

Melong

Melong is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

Loum

Loum is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

Manjo

Manjo is an agricultural town in the Moungo Department.

Penja

Penja is an agricultural town renowned globally for producing Penja white pepper.

Nguti

A quiet settlement hidden within dense rainforests, serving as a key entry point to the biodiverse Banyang-Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary.

Lake Ossa

Lake Ossa is a vast natural lake complex in the Littoral Region, known as a critical wildlife reserve for African manatees.

History & landmarks

Reunification Stadium

This historic stadium in Douala is a bastion of local football and was built in honor of the country's unity.

Statue of New Liberty

La Nouvelle Liberte is a massive and controversial statue in Douala, constructed from recycled scrap metal to represent the city's resili…

Central Mosque of Douala

A magnificent Islamic place of worship in the heart of Douala, representing the growing and diverse Muslim community of the port city.

Wouri Bridge

The Wouri Bridge is a critical transportation link in Douala, connecting the city's main districts across the expansive Wouri River.

Edéa Sanaga Bridge

This old railway and road bridge crosses Cameroon's longest river in the industrial city of Edéa.

Nature

Wouri River

The river on which the city of Douala is located.

Nkam River

Known for the Ekom waterfalls.

Sanaga River

The longest river in Cameroon, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.

Sanaga Delta

The Sanaga delta spreads into mangroves and estuary waters on the coast.

More places

Douala Cocoa Plantation

One of the largest cocoa plantations near Douala.

SABC Brewery Ndokoti

A major SABC production and distribution site in Ndokoti, Douala.

CHOCOCAM Chocolate Factory

Chococam is Cameroon's leading cocoa processing company, producing a wide range of chocolate products and spreads in its Douala factory.

CIMENCAM Cement Plant Douala

Cimencam's Douala plant is the oldest cement factory in Cameroon, supplying the construction needs of the country's largest city and econ…

King Akwa's Palace

The palace of King Akwa in Douala is a historic site associated with the Akwa royalty and their role in the region's colonial history.

Douala Botanical Garden

The botanical gardens in Douala provide a rare green escape within the industrial city, preserving a variety of tropical plant species.

Ambe Animal Station

Center for wildlife observation.

Autonomous Port of Douala

Cameroon's main commercial port on the Wouri estuary.