The Bafang Municipal Stadium that hosted matchday 14 clash of the MTN Elite two football championship between Unisport and Victoria United has been suspended indefinitely.
The game ended prematurely after fans stormed the pitch and violently attacked match officials after a penalty was awarded to Victoria United at stoppage time.
Unisport took the lead midway through the second half courtesy of David Caleb, but at the 92nd minute, referee Boyomo Biguemi awarded a penalty to Victoria United after Samuel Nzelle brought down Mbome Ellias in the penalty box.
The fans of Unisport couldn’t hold their emotions as they stormed the pitch and violently attacked the match officials: Boyomo Biguemi, Mpande Mpou and Wandja Stephane – leading to the premature end of the game.
Hours later, the President of Unisport of Haut Nkam – Jacques Donald Ngamenie in a communique condemned the act committed by the home fans.
“The Executive Bureau and the members of Unisport FC of Haut-Nkam recall that football is a game which has rules which should be observed by all, regrets that this incident has happened and strongly condemns this act which does not contribute in any way to the professionalization of our football as desired by FECAFOOT. to the
The Executive Board of Unisport FC du Haut-Nkam reiterates its commitment to making football a sport of communion, and calls on the public to exercise restraint in future matches”. A statement from the executive of Unisports du Haut -Nkam
Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of the Transitional Council of Professional football Gaustin Blaise Mbida issued a communique on Monday suspending the venue from all competitions.
” The Bafang Municipal Stadium is suspended from all competitions, while the decision of the Federal Homologation and Disciplinary Committee”, a statement from the Transitional Council of Professional Football.
