The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has suspended the officials who oversaw Victoria United’s controversial clash with PWD Bamenda, whilst launching a separate investigation into alleged match manipulation involving Dynamo Douala and AS Fortuna.
The governing body announced the measures following Sunday’s opening day fixture of the 2025-26 MTN Elite One Championship at Limbe’s Centenary Stadium, where refereeing decisions sparked immediate outcry among fans and officials alike.
In a statement released to national and international media, FECAFOOT confirmed that all match officials from the Victoria United versus PWD Bamenda encounter have been placed on temporary suspension. The federation has gone further still, announcing that the match inspector and referee will face disciplinary proceedings before its Ethics Committee.
The decision comes after what the federation described as “manifestly questionable” officiating during the fixture, though specific incidents have not yet been detailed publicly. Such swift action suggests FECAFOOT believes there may be substance to the complaints, rather than simply poor judgement on the pitch.
Meanwhile, in a parallel development that threatens to overshadow the season’s opening weekend, the federation has opened a formal inquiry into the match between Dynamo Douala and AS Fortuna. FECAFOOT cited “serious suspicions of manipulation” surrounding that fixture, though again, precise allegations remain under wraps whilst investigators gather evidence.
The dual investigations cast an unwelcome shadow over Cameroon’s top flight just as the new campaign gets underway. Match-fixing has long plagued African football, with several high-profile cases emerging across the continent in recent years. FECAFOOT’s rapid response suggests a determination to tackle any hint of corruption head-on.
For now, the suspended officials await their hearing, whilst both clubs involved in the second investigation will be nervously monitoring developments. The outcomes could have significant ramifications not just for those directly implicated, but for the integrity of Cameroonian football more broadly.
FECAFOOT has promised to keep the public informed as both investigations progress.
