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02.06.2003
Canon take symbolic first phase title
Martin Etonge
Canon Yaounde have ended the first phase of the national division one championship on top, contrary to when they started.
Canon Yaounde have ended the first phase of the national division one championship on top, contrary to when they started.
After losing their first three games this season, most fans feared for the worst. But Canon have been able to find their name and winning form to harvest 30 points after 15 games.
That puts them on top, 3 points adrift runners up Bamboutos Mbouda.
In day 15 actions, Canon beat PWD Bamenda, who were leaders until day 11, 1-0 in Yaounde. It was PWD’s first appearance in Yaounde and considering their poor form caused by precarious management, it was a nice result for them.
Canon are really spiting fire now and it’s hard to imagine who will hold them back. PWD’s resistance on Sunday last for 45 minutes, before substitute Parfait Ngon A Djam drove in a 25 - metre free kick through goalkeepers Ukah Kalu’s floor right angle in the 50th minutes.
PWD’s attack led by Martin Akeyuk, Ferdinard Ngwa and substitute Rossi Nyebe laboured in vain to find the equalizer.
Bamboutos’ 2-0 win over neighbours Racing Bafoussam was also very impressive as it enabled the club to keep their eyes on the title, coming behind Canon with 27 points.
PWD have 24 and stand fifth, a position behind Coton Sport Garoua who recorded a virgin tie to Sable Batie.
There were some spectacular returns in some day 15 actions. Mount Cameroon Buea came from a goal down to humble visiting Cintra Yaounde 3-1, while Union Douala fought like Spartans to end on two all with a highly motivated Victoria United.
The best result was recorded by Renaissance Yaounde who defeated Unisport Bafang 3-0 in Yaounde. Youthful Bebe Mbanga had his first double in division one and finished the star of the day.
But most worrying is the situation of Tonnerre Yaounde. In spite of their financial weight, they are finishing the first phase at the bottom of the league with 13 points like new comers Caiman Douala.
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