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Financial Frustration: CCC Yaounde Blocked as Referees Demand Dues.

In a scoop revealed exclusively yesterday, the referees of the Central Regional Football League are currently on strike at the Cameroonian Cultural Center (CCC) in Yaoundé. The entrance to the CCC is barricaded by these strikers who express their frustration. They have not received payment for the past two seasons. Since the arrival of the new figurehead in Tsinga, they have not received their remuneration. Consequently, they are advocating for the settlement of their outstanding payments.

These referees officiated the last two seasons of the Cameroonian Cup (preliminary rounds) and have not been compensated to date. Additionally, almost the entire regional championship, encompassing 5 out of 14 rounds, remains unpaid, not to mention the Down and UP play-offs. Meanwhile, Fecafoot employees enjoy substantial salaries. Ironically, before taking office, the current executive asserted that Fecafoot's funds are intended for players, not individuals occupying office spaces.

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Ayuk Divine

27.Dec.2023

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Cameroon Defender Fai Collins (31 years old) Commits to FC Radnicki Nis in the Serbian Premier Division

Fai Collins, a key figure in Cameroon's 54-man provisional list, has officially joined FC Radnicki Nis in the Serbian Premier Division. After being without a club since concluding his stint with Al Taï in July 2023, the Cameroonian right-back has found a new home.

This move comes just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations, providing the Cameroonian international with a platform to revive his career. Having trained with the reserve team of Standard Liège in Belgium for several days, Fai Collins brings a sharpened and eager edge to the current 15th-ranked team in the Serbian championship.

With past experiences in Romania, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia, the 2017 African champion brings his wealth of experience to contribute to his new team's battle for survival in the top flight. Joining compatriots Basile Yankam and Thierry Etougou at FC Radnicki Nis, the former Union Douala player is expected to seamlessly adapt to his new club.

At 31 years old, hailing from Bamenda, Fai Collins seizes this opportunity to showcase that he still has much to offer on the field.

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Ayuk Divine

27.Dec.2023

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Financial Turmoil at FECAFOOT: Employees Face Salary Uncertainty for the First Time in 20 Years

In an unprecedented turn of events in the last two decades, employees of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) are set to spend the 2023 Christmas without receiving their salaries. Moreover, uncertainty looms over the payment of the traditional 13th-month salary, a ritual within the organization managing Cameroonian football.

Journalist Boris Bertolt highlighted the situation, stating, "For the first time in 20 years, FECAFOOT employees will spend Christmas without receiving their salaries. Let's not even mention the 13th-month, which is no longer in effect."

IYA Mohammed, the president of FECAFOOT, faced criticism from journalist Guibai Gatama, who remarked, "Here is a gravedigger of our football. He killed our football; we haven't achieved anything with him. The Federation's coffers were always empty. He didn't even pay December salaries on time for a joyful family celebration."

However, a commenter, Grégoire Nzomo, cautioned against comparing current challenges with the past, stating, "This irony does not please me. We know that the situation is not at its best at FECAFOOT, but we shouldn't turn it into a drama to the point of making comparisons that border on sadism. We can ask FECAFOOT to address the problem without seeking something else. Even if IYA Mohammed had good management, there were also problems at FECAFOOT during his tenure."

Guibai Gatama responded, defending the right to express opinions, stating, "Grégoire Nzomo, you were probably young when Iya Mohammed was president, and the history of his tenure... he accepted criticism with a smile even when it was unfair or sometimes exaggerated, no high words, no dancers to hunt down opponents. For the rest, and I agree with you, it is when the situation is not at its best that criticisms are strong. Is criticism forbidden? No. Under Iya, things were going well, and he was nevertheless targeted every day, and no one complained. He is in prison largely because of football because he had to step down, and some actors still gloat over this success. We have forgiven but not forgotten! So, let us express ourselves in peace.

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Ayuk Divine

24.Dec.2023

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Challenges on the Road: Fauve Azur's Struggles and Player Recoveries

Fauve Azur's journey from Yaoundé to Garoua for the 12th round of the Elite One football championship against Coton Sport faced a setback as their bus broke down 10 kilometers from the city of Ngaoundéré. In an exclusive report from Equinoxe Radio, the club has reportedly requested the postponement of their scheduled match on Saturday.

Meanwhile, following a traffic accident involving the Colombe du Dja et Lobo team en route to Douala for the 11th round match against Union Sportive de Douala, player Idriss Nfor has swiftly recovered. He has set out for the West region, where Colombe will play this afternoon in Mbouda against PWD Bamenda, in a match for the 12th round of the Elite One football championship. On the other hand, Wandji of Colombe, also involved in a traffic accident, continues his rehabilitation. His knee has suffered trauma, making him a notable absence from the upcoming match.

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Ayuk Divine

22.Dec.2023

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