{"id":28080,"date":"2026-04-08T05:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=28080"},"modified":"2026-04-08T05:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:34:12","slug":"union-of-douala-overhaul-technical-staff-amid-second-tier-struggles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/union-of-douala-overhaul-technical-staff-amid-second-tier-struggles\/","title":{"rendered":"Union of Douala overhaul technical staff amid second-tier struggles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Angu Lesley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>In a bid to reverse its declining fortunes, Union Sportive de Douala has carried out a sweeping restructuring of its technical and administrative staff, signaling a fresh attempt to rebuild the club from within.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The headline change sees Hermann Oumarou Sokba appointed as head coach, marking his second spell at the club. He replaces Bonaventure Djonkep, who moves into a new role as general manager\u2014an adjustment that reflects a shift toward a more defined organizational structure.<\/p>\n<p>This reshuffle comes at a critical time for Union, a club that won the MTN Elite One title in 2012 but is now grappling with life in the second division. The restructuring appears aimed not only at improving results on the pitch but also at restoring order and long-term direction behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>Sokba returns with a wealth of domestic experience, having previously handled clubs such as APEJES de Mfou\u2014where he lifted the 2016 Cameroon Cup\u2014as well as UMS de Loum, YAFOOT and OFTA de Kribi. His familiarity with Union and the domestic league is expected to be key as the club pushes for stability and eventual promotion.<\/p>\n<p>Around him, a new-look backroom team has been assembled. Djomkam Ndanga and Albert Kapawa take up assistant coaching roles, with Kapawa specifically in charge of goalkeepers. The restructuring also extends beyond the technical bench, with new appointments in medical, logistics, and facility management positions\u2014highlighting a comprehensive approach to rebuilding the club\u2019s internal framework.<\/p>\n<p>For Union of Douala, this is more than just a coaching change. It is a structural reset designed to address years of instability. 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