UBA Cameroon continues to reaffirm its commitment to the development of sports infrastructure in Cameroon through its strategic partnership with the Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT). Since 2022, UBA Cameroon has 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 Yaoundé. The inauguration ceremony, held on 13 May 2026, was presided over by Joseph Dion Ngute, Prime Minister and Head of Government, accompanied by several members of government.
The new FECAFOOT headquarters represents a major milestone in the modernization of football administration in Cameroon. The ceremony was attended by high-profile dignitaries from FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), as well as key stakeholders from the football ecosystem. In a message addressed to the management of FECAFOOT, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the UBA Group, commended FECAFOOT, the Government of Cameroon, and all stakeholders for their commitment to the development of sports infrastructure in the country.
He reaffirmed UBA’s support for nation-building initiatives through investments in major sporting infrastructure projects such as the Olembe Stadium, the Japoma Sports Complex, and the new FECAFOOT headquarters. According to him, such projects create opportunities for youth development and strengthen national pride across Africa. In his address, Samuel Eto’o, President of FECAFOOT, expressed appreciation to the Chairman of the UBA Group for the bank’s unwavering support and called for greater collaboration on future projects aimed at advancing football development in Cameroon. The President of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, lauded UBA’s support and encouraged greater collaboration between the private sector and football federations across Africa to accelerate the development of the sport on the continent.
In his inaugural address, Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute emphasized the importance of collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders in driving the development of sports infrastructure and youth empowerment in Cameroon. 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 of Cameroon, notably the construction of the Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé and the ultra-modern Japoma Sports Complex in Douala.
For the Olembe Stadium project, UBA Cameroon enabled the Government of Cameroon to disburse 15% of the total construction cost through a loan facility, a critical intervention that facilitated the commencement of the project. Built on a 34-hectare site in Yaoundé, the Olembe Stadium is today the largest stadium in Cameroon and hosted the final 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 Nations (AFCON). Sarata Thiam, CEO Africa 2 covering Francophone Africa and personal representative of Tony Elumelu, reiterated that the collaboration with FECAFOOT is part of a long-term partnership. She emphasized that UBA remains committed to supporting the development of football and sports infrastructure across the continent.
Through these 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.
