Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has suspended four referees and a match inspector due to contentious refereeing decisions in the MTN Elite One Championship. The decision follows a match between Victoria United and PWD of Bamenda, where questionable calls were made, including disallowed goals and penalties. FECAFOOT stated that the officials are suspended pending ongoing disciplinary procedures.
The football federation is also looking into suspected match-fixing in the Dynamo Douala vs AS Fortuna game. Concerns over match manipulation have been rising in Cameroonian football, especially in the MTN Elite One Championship and lower divisions. FECAFOOT emphasized its dedication to integrity, transparency, and fair play in football competitions, stressing that match outcomes should be solely determined on the field.
Recently, FECAFOOT president Samuel Eto’o received a four-game suspension for alleged misconduct during a match against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations. The federation expressed reservations about the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) disciplinary committee, citing concerns over the fairness of the process. CAF is investigating match incidents involving Cameroon, Morocco, Algeria, and Nigeria.
