Bombshell: FIFA summons FECAFOOT SW officials for match-fixing investigation

A number of officials of the Southwest Region arm of the Cameroon football Federation including its secretary General are currently being investigated for their involvement in match-fixing allegations vis-a-vis the MTN Elite 2 game that pitted Eding Sport de la Lekie to Aigle Royal of Menoua.

Documents our editorial crew have received from a source we elect not to disclose have it that the FIFA integrity panel have summoned Agbor Bessong Joseph amongst others to provide further information about the above-mentioned match. The investigation is in line with calls from two betting firms that the game displayed traces of fixing and irregular bets on the precise score of 2-2 at the interval.

The said game had multiple controversial scenes on that day, including two strange penalties for either side, plus a strange decision to chalk off a genuine goal from Nebakia Peter Paul that led to early suspicions even before the request from the companies.

SG Agbor and others under investigation were heard separately by the FIFA panel at midday of Tuesday, July 14 and nothing has filtered from the behind closed doors hearing.

There is uneasy calm as those who are already informed about the situation wait anxiously to know the outcome of the investigation.

This is another of multiple investigations about matches in Cameroon in recent years as football in the country faces a serious hit on its reputation and credibility.

FIFA usually goes all out against match-fixing and has imposed severe penalties, including lifetime bans, on officials found guilty of involvement in such activities.

The world governing body emphasizes on a zero-tolerance policy towards match manipulation and actively work to prevent, detect, and punish those who attempt to corrupt the game. FIFA also collaborates with various stakeholders, including governments and law enforcement and betting companies to combat match-fixing.