Stade Mbappé Léppé, Football stadium in Akwa district, Douala, Cameroon
Stade Mbappé Léppé is a football stadium in Douala's Akwa district with concrete stands and a capacity of around 5,000 spectators. The facility sits in the central business area and regularly hosts matches for local teams and athletic events.
Built in 1958, the stadium served as one of Cameroon's primary venues for major sporting events during the early years after independence. Its importance shifted following the opening of another major facility in 1972, though it continued to function for local competitions.
The stadium takes its name from Samuel Mbappé Léppé, a football player whose legacy shaped sports development in the city. It remains a gathering place where the local community comes together around the game.
The stadium sits in central Douala within the business district and is accessible from the main roads. Visitors should expect a smaller, community-focused venue that primarily serves local matches and events rather than large-scale competitions.
The facility retains much of its original structure from 1958, making it one of Cameroon's oldest continuously operating sports grounds. These original elements give the site a sense of continuity with the country's early sporting era.
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