- Ndanga Mundi and his assistants were lynched by angry Mintack of Sanaga fans in Mbankomo this Thursday
- Ndanga Mundi has had four of the games he officiated this season end pre-maturely but the Cameroon Referee commission maintain he is the best in the business
- He has issued 28 penalties and 23 Red cards this seasons and most often the decisions are contested
The fifth day of the 2025 National Interpools ended in total disarray as referee Ndanga Mundi and his assistants were violently assaulted by angry supporters of Mintack FC of Haute-Sanaga during their clash with Kumba City FC.
The match, which had drawn great anticipation, did not reach its natural conclusion. Instead, it ended prematurely after repeated invasions of the pitch turned into a brutal attack on the officiating team.
Eyewitnesses recount chaotic scenes as supporters stormed the field, targeting Ndanga Mundi and his assistants with kicks and blows. The officials were left battered and shaken before security intervened to escort them away under heavy protection. With order impossible to restore, the referee had no option but to halt the game before full time, sealing one of the darkest episodes in recent Interpools history.
The frustration from Mintack’s faithful stemmed from a series of controversial calls which they believed unfairly favored Kumba City FC. They pointed to the unusually high number of fouls (52 in total) whistled against their side, the nine yellow cards and one red shown to their players, a debatable penalty awarded to Kumba City, the decision to have a saved penalty retaken despite the goalkeeper’s compliance with the rules, a questionable free-kick that led to Kumba’s second goal, and no fewer than sixteen offside calls against their attackers. For Mintack fans, these incidents combined to paint a picture of bias and injustice, fueling anger that spiraled into violence.
What makes this episode even more significant is that Ndanga Mundi has long been at the center of refereeing controversies in Cameroon. Many of his matches have been marred by questionable red cards, dubious penalties, and even premature endings, leaving a trail of discontent among clubs and supporters alike. His handling of games has often divided opinion, with critics accusing him of inconsistency and bias, while others point to the pressure and lack of technological support referees face at this level.
This latest incident adds to a worrying trend at the Interpools, where officiating disputes have too often boiled over into violent confrontations. It also raises critical questions about security arrangements, referee protection, and the culture of tolerance toward misconduct from supporters.
The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) is now under pressure to act decisively. Mintack FC risks heavy sanctions, including forfeiture of the match, fines, or even exclusion from the competition if found guilty of failing to control its supporters. Meanwhile, referees’ unions are demanding stricter measures to guarantee the safety of officials working under increasingly hostile conditions.
The Interpools, designed to be a platform for ambition and opportunity, once again finds itself overshadowed by scandal. Until discipline is enforced and respect for referees restored, the credibility of this prestigious competition will remain under serious threat.
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