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Douala Stadium artificial turf stolen ahead of 2019 AFCON tournament

Tonnes of the artificial turf taken out of the stadium premises light by motorcycle taxi [Photo: Courtesy]

The 160, 000 square foot Cameroon’s Douala Stadium artificial turf that was recently removed to enable the placement of natural grass as part of preparations for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been stolen and sold back to black market.

Tonnes of the artificial turf was reportedly taken out of the stadium premises in a broad day light by motorcycle taxi men in the last three days.

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