Few problem games at 8th finals cup of Cameroon (17.07.2003)
Martin Etonge
If league form was any thing to go by, there will be little or no problems with favourites at the 8th finals of the Cup of Cameroon.
Following the draws, only the Racing Bafoussam and Tonnerre Yaounde pair are nearer each other on the division one football table than the others. Racing stand 12 with 25 points, while Tonnerre are 15th with 18 points. Advantage then goes to Racing.
In the other pairings, league leaders Coton Sport Garoua are against strugglers Unisport Bafang. Runners up Canon Yaounde take on Union Douala who are in no good shape. Union are distant 8th with 28 points, 12 less than Canon.
Third position Bamboutos Mbouda play against Renaissance Ngoumou who are10th, just like Mount Cameroon Buea who are fifth are
up against bottom position Stade Bandjoun.
However, since the cup race always has its surprises, it will be hard to believe that the better teams in the championship will have a fruitful day.
Consequently, Canon will not find it easy with Union and Fovu will find in Botafogo AFC Buea, the lone division two side in the competition, a hard nut to crack. Botafogo are banking on their nice performance in the South West provincial championship to perpetrate their stay in the race.
Cintra Yaounde will certainly find no peace with Caiman Douala. Though Caiman are fighting against relegation, they have defeated Cintra home and away in the league. Also though Victoria United Limbe are better than Sable Batie in the league, Sable have always been a thorn in their flesh.
