- Fovu of Baham suffered a 4-0 defeat against Paynesville FC in Monrovia on August 18, 2024
- The Cameroonian side struggled to compete with only eight players available and without their newly-appointed coach, Charlemagne Mbongo
- This heavy loss highlights the internal turmoil and player attrition that have plagued Fovu, leaving them with a steep hill to climb in the return-leg
Paynesville FC players and staff have arrived Cameroon via the Nsimalen International Airport ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup game against Fovu of Baham this Sunday in Yaoundé.
The arrived the Nsimalen International Airport this Friday, 48 hours before the second-leg game in Cameroon’s political capital.
The Liberian Cup holders have their noses Infront as they beat Fovu 4-0 in the reversed fixture at the SKD Stadium in Monrovia. During the match, Fovu was comprehensively outplayed by a well-drilled Paynesville side. The Liberians capitalized on their opportunities, with Mark Paye emerging as the standout performer, netting two goals. Lawrence Kumeh and Dean Weah also contributed to the scoreline, showcasing clinical finishing and tactical prowess that Fovu struggled to match.
Dan Weah and the rest of the Paynesville FC squad have taken to their base to prepare for the game against Fovu of Baham that only had eight players in the reversed fixture.
The game scheduled at 3pm this Sunday at the Amadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé, a week after they lost in the disgraceful showing without their lead trainer.
Fovu needs an improbable five-goal margin victory to advance to the next round of the preliminaries while Paynesville FC have a foot into the second round of the competition.
Coach Dominic Savice, who has successfully guided the team from the third division to the first division within three years is on the verge of reaching the second round of the secondary CAF interclub Competition.
If the Yongoua Boys fail to get the desired result, it will mean an early exit for Cameroonian clubs in the CAF Confederation Cup for the third season running.
Fovu’s struggles are not merely a result of this match; they are reflective of a broader crisis that has plagued the club since last season. The team has been grappling with salary disputes, which led to the mass exodus of their Cup of Cameroon-winning squad.
This player attrition contributed to their relegation to Cameroon’s second division, leaving them in a precarious position as they sought to rebuild ahead of this continental challenge.
The first-leg of the encounter is scheduled to take at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, with the return-leg set for Cameroon between August 25 at the Amadou Ahidjo Stadium.
The winner of this match will advance to face Stade Malien of Mali in the 2nd Preliminary Round.
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