Louis Berger to modernize Cameroonian stadiums ahead of 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

[caption id="attachment_21848" align="alignleft" width="300"] Soccer players train at one of three existing stadiums in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital. Louis Berger is overseeing modernization of the stadiums in anticipation of the future Africa Cup of Nations competitions[/caption] Louis Berger announced it is providing project management oversight for the modernization of several stadiums in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital and host city of the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations men's tournament. “We are honored to support Cameroon's infrastructure needs ahead of two of Africa's most prestigious sporting events,” said Jacques Blanc, Louis Berger’s director general delegate in Africa. “These stadium modernizations will give Yaoundé world-class sports facilities befitting the top talent that will play there over the next four years." The project includes the modernization of two 1,000-seat training arenas, part of the multi-purpose Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium. The firm is also rehabilitating a 2,000-seat military arena located in Ngoa Ekelle. They will be modernized according to the standards of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Associations (FIFA) and will feature improved playgrounds, new tribunes, changing rooms and lavatories, among other amenities. As part of the contract's first phase, Louis Berger prepared architectural and engineering studies for the modernization effort. Cameroon's Ministry of Public Tenders has already approved the findings of studies for six out of the project’s eight specific objectives. Based on the firm’s input, the client tendered the construction works. They will soon start under Louis Berger’s supervision. Louis Berger has been working in Africa for more than 50 years and has nearly 25 years of experience in Cameroon. The company currently has 10 ongoing projects in Cameroon and has completed more than 25 projects over the years. Successful project implementations have focused on institutional strengthening, public administration capacity building and training,  pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, urban and regional transportation planning, as well as project management and construction supervision. Louis Berger is a $1 billion global professional services corporation that helps infrastructure and development clients solve their most complex challenges. We are a trusted partner to national, state and local government agencies; multilateral institutions; and commercial industry clients worldwide. By focusing on client needs to deliver quality, safe, financially-successful projects with integrity, we are committed to deliver on our promise to provide Solutions for a better world. Louis Berger operates on every habitable continent. We have a long-standing presence in more than 50 nations, represented by the multidisciplinary expertise of 6,000 engineers, economists, scientists, managers and planners. *APO