Africa Cup of Nations: How Garoua's stadium has changed over the years

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The Roumde Adjia stadium in Garoua, Cameroon in November 2008
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The Roumde Adjia stadium in Garoua, Cameroon - pictured here in 2008 - will host 2021 Africa Cup of Nations matches.

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The stadium seats in Garoua have been replaced ahead of the Nations Cup, which begins on 9 January 2022.

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The outside of Garoua's Roumde Adjia stadium in 2008, ahead of the second leg of the African Champions League final.

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The same Garoua stadium's exterior in August 2021, following extensive redevelopment

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Garoua, in northern Cameroon, is home to Coton Sport, who are 15-time domestic champions.

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Garoua's 30,000-capacity stadium will host five games in Group D, which features Nigeria, Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau

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Thirteen years ago, the main stand and roof at the Roumde Adjiia stadium were in need of attention

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By August 2021, the stadium was ready to host its eight Nations Cup matches, including a quarter-final tie

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Fans attend Africa's Champions League final second leg between Coton Sport and champions Al Ahly in November 2008