Dynamo Douala fight back to edge AS Fortuna 4–2 in season opener

By Oni Ladonette Ondesa

Journalist kick442.com – Cameroon

Dynamo de Douala came from behind twice to claim a dramatic 4–2 win over AS Fortuna in their MTN Elite One opener at the Bépanda Annex Stadium.

The hosts started on the front foot and created several openings in the first half, but it was AS Fortuna who struck first against the run of play. In the 28th minute, Solomon Nsoh finished clinically to put the visitors ahead.

Dynamo kept pressing and were finally rewarded in first-half stoppage time. Cédric Minlo rose highest to head home the equaliser in the 45+2 minute, sending the teams into the break level at 1–1.

After the restart, Dynamo looked determined to take control, combining well around the box. However, Fortuna’s defence stayed compact, with special attention given to Dynamo captain and marquee signing Jules Armand Kooh.

Against the flow once again, AS Fortuna regained the lead when Guilit Kevin punished a Dynamo turnover to make it 2–1. Fortuna almost extended their advantage moments later, but Carlitos Djapa Djapa saw his effort pushed away by the Dynamo goalkeeper.

Fortuna made a double substitution after the goal, but Dynamo gradually turned the pressure up. Jules Armand Kooh picked up the ball from midfield, beat two markers, and drove inside, only to be denied by Fortuna keeper Soulemanou Hendji.

Samuel Yann went close twice for Dynamo, first firing wide from the edge of the area, then missing a header from a precise Karim Hamadou delivery. Hamadou was later brought down in the box, but the referee waved play on and awarded only a corner, much to the frustration of the home fans.

The breakthrough finally came when Jules Armand Kooh struck from range to level the scores at 2–2, catching Soulemanou Hendji flat-footed.

With momentum firmly on their side, Dynamo scored the third in the 80th minute. Arrey Jefta found space in the box and finished calmly to seal a 3–2 victory.

Extra time goal from substitute Samuel Yann closed the Sunday’s encounter to see Dynamo pocket all three points in their first outing this season

Despite conceding late, AS Fortuna offered little response in the closing stages, failing to show the urgency of a side chasing the game.

A statement win for Dynamo de Douala, who show early signs of resilience and attacking intent as the new season gets underway.