Referees’ Ultimatum: 300 Million FCFA Debt Threatens FECAFOOT Competitions

By Nfor Tracy

Journalist,kick442.com-Cameroon

• Cameroon football referees have demanded 300 million FCFA from Fecafoot due to non-payment of their allowances for the past seasons
•  They have threatened to suspend their activities if immediate action is not taken
• This demand comes shortly after Bamboutos FC withdrew from the Elite One Championship

The Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) is facing a crisis after referees demanded payment of 300 million FCFA in unpaid allowances shortly after Bamboutos FC resign from the Elite one championship.

According to a letter addressed to the Fecafoot president, the referees have threatened to suspend their participation in the 2024-2025 competitions starting on the 21 of April 2025, if the debt is not settled.

The referees expressed their commitment to developing Cameroonian sports and willingness to collaborate with Fecafoot, but emphasized that payment of the debt is a prerequisite for their continued participation.

The referees’ demands are centered around 300 million FCFA in unpaid allowances spanning multiple seasons (2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and the current season).

The situation highlights the challenges faced by sports organizations in managing finances and ensuring timely payments to officials.

This issue extends to Bamboutos FC, which currently faces a similar problem that apparently led to their withdrawal from the Elite One Championship, citing financial constraints and unpaid bonuses owed to them by Fecafoot.

Could it be that FECAFOOT’s role is not sufficient enough to satisfy the needs of Cameroonian football, leaving both referees and clubs struggling with financial uncertainty? Their response to the referees’ and club will determine the future of the upcoming competitions.

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