Africa Cup of Nations includes 24 teams and opens on January 9, but there are calls for it to be postponed because conflict may threaten the safety of players, staff and fans.
The reported terrorist act was claimed by Fako Action Forces , according to local source
Journal du Cameroon. The explosion reportedly took place on the perimeter of the Limbe Stadium, just one of the venues designated to host Chan matches.
Referencing Radio Equinox, Camer Press Agency reported the explosion was caused by a homemade bomb, with the shadow government from the Ambazonia State in Cameroon having released the following reminder and warning in the days preceding the attack.
Images circulating on social media have also appeared to show evidence of the explosion.
Les séparatistes mettent le feu aux engins disposés devant le 2e terrain d entraînement de Limbe, en face du Botanic Garden. Selon des sources locales, ils s agirait d un avertissement.
There have been explosions outside Omnisport Stadium in Limbe on Thursday, according to reports, with the alleged separatist violence coming only days before Tanzania's Chan 2021 fixture against Zambia.
There have been explosions outside Omnisport Stadium in Limbe on Thursday, according to reports, with the alleged separatist violence coming only days before Tanzania's Chan 2021 fixture against Zambia.