- Match Day 04 of the Elite 1 league showcased a series of impressive performances, with PWD Social Football Club Bamenda, Gazelle, and Panthère all securing vital victories
- Astres recorded their first clean sheet of the season, and Stade Renard celebrated their inaugural win against Cotonsport.
- As the league heats up, Match Day 05 is scheduled for sunday, October 29 and Monday October 30, promising more thrilling encounters as teams vie for crucial points
Match Day four of the elite one championship delivered a series of electrifying encounters, showcasing the fierce competitiveness of Cameroon football.
The highlight of the day was the regional derby between Yong Sports Academy and PWD Social Football Club Bamenda, where PWD emerged victorious with a convincing 3-1 scoreline at the mbouda municipal stadium.
This match was pivotal for the Abakwa boys, marking their second win of the season, while YOSA continued to struggle, remaining at the bottom of the table with just one point from four matches.
The match saw PWD’s Julien Patrice Samuel Belemb open the scoring in the 31st minute, followed by Junior Nguimbat doubling the lead just seven minutes later. Ndiforchu Blaise sealed the victory with a goal shortly after halftime.
YOSA managed to pull one back through Ndonwie Fielding in the 63rd minute but failed to capitalize on their momentum, leaving them with a dismal record of two goals scored and nine conceded this season.
In another fixture, Astres secured their first clean sheet of the season by defeating AS Fortuna 2-0 at Olembe Annex A. Dylane Achimi opened the scoring in the 13th minute, and Ismaila Seidou added a second late in the match, marking a significant turnaround for Astres after a shaky start to their campaign.
Union Douala faced off against Gazelle in Douala, where Gazelle continued their impressive form with a dominant 3-0 victory. Goals from Serge Daura, Jordy Youmba, and a late strike in stoppage time ensured that Gazelle walked away with all three points, solidifying their position as serious contenders this season.
Canon Yaoundé maintained their spot at the top of the table with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Fauve Azur Elite one. Moustapha Ngae A. Bissene’s equalizer and Clanlin Ronald Balepa’s strike highlighted Canon’s resilience after conceding an early goal. The win keeps Canon firmly in contention for the title as they look to build on their strong start.
Panthère also enjoyed success on this matchday, thrashing Victoria United 4-0 at Limbe Centenary Stadium. Fabien Atedjoe was instrumental with two goals, while David Ngondo and Abdel Njoya rounded off an emphatic performance for Panthère, who are now on a roll with two consecutive victories.
Stade Renard finally found their rhythm with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Cotonsport at Melong Municipal Stadium. Goals from Ako Alexis, Franck Lamar Epoh, and Jean Simplice Mbang not only marked Stade Renard’s first win of the season but also handed Cotonsport their first defeat.
Lastly, Colombe du Dja continued their unbeaten streak with a narrow 2-1 victory against Aigle du Moungo. Boris Ekotto’s early strike set the tone for Colombe, while Patrick Handzongo’s goal ensured they held off Aigle’s late challenge despite Jean Pierre Kotna pulling one back.
In the late encounter played this Sunday in Yaoundé, former Cameroon U-17 international Seidou Ismael scored twice to help Astres beat AS Fortuna by 2-0.
As Match Day 04 wraps up, it’s clear that competition is heating up in Elite 1, with teams jostling for position as they aim for glory in this fiercely contested league.
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