Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Mimi Mefo Info Francais (Editor)
Published on 2024-04-18 18:00:57
The players of Yong Sport Academy in Bamenda made a statement during the final match of the UP play-offs against Colombe du Dja et Lobo by wearing a black armband over their mouths. This symbolic action was a protest against the decision of Fecafoot to deduct three points from their team.
This decision came in response to incidents that occurred during the match between Yong Sport de Bamenda and Canon de Yaoundé on April 12, 2024, where Fecafoot officials handed out severe sanctions to several Yong Sport players and officials.
Nji Chérie Nelson, Thomas Kome, Magellan SU, Blaise Tengoh, and Hamza Hamidou were each given a four-match suspension with a ban from entering the stadium, in addition to the deduction of 3 points from the team’s overall ranking and a fine of one million FCFA. These sanctions had a significant impact on the team’s ranking, dropping Yong Sport from second to sixth place, effectively ending any hopes of winning the title.
These sanctions were a result of an incident during the match against Canon de Yaoundé, where some club staff and players attacked the referees, accusing them of bias. This situation had serious repercussions for the team, which was once a strong contender for the championship title.
The players of Yong Sport Academy expressed their discontent peacefully by wearing the black armband, symbolizing their disagreement with the imposed sanctions. This action garnered attention from Cameroonian football fans and observers, shedding light on the tensions and stakes surrounding disciplinary decisions in sports.
Gilles Noubissie
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