Confederation of African Football(CAF )has verified that three 2021 Africa Cup of Nations fixtures will be moved from the Japoma Stadium in Douala to Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde.

2 quarter-finals and the February 2 semi-final matches are the games impacted.

The decision was taken since of concerns over the state of the pitch in Douala, CAF stated in a declaration on Wednesday.

CAF president, Patrice Motsepe, had actually revealed on Tuesday that the quarter-final due to be dipped into the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde will be changed to the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium after a deadly crush that eliminated eight people.

It was then validated on Wednesday, after Motsepe hosted a conference with tournament organisers.

“The next match that was arranged for the Olembe Stadium will not happen until CAF and the Local Organising Committee have actually received the complete report of the Investigation Committee (into the Olembe event) suggesting the circumstances and events that caused the injury and death of spectators at the Olembe Stadium,” CAF stated in a declaration.

The 2nd semi-final, to be played February 3, is still scheduled at Olembe Stadium for the time being.