The Cameroon Super Cup should have launched the new season with energy and prestige. Instead, the match collapsed into chaos on February 26 at the Military Stadium in Yaoundé. Panther of Ndé and Colombe du Sud entered the final with ambition, but the night ended without a trophy, without a winner, and with a stunned crowd watching a scene that damaged the image of Cameroonian football.
Early Goal, Rising Tension
Colombe struck first. Lima scored in the third minute and gave the champions early control. Panther of Ndé struggled to settle, but they pushed forward with determination. The match stayed intense, and both benches showed growing frustration as decisions tightened the contest.
The Penalty That Ignited the Cameroon Super Cup Fiasco
Everything changed in the 64th minute. The referee awarded a penalty to Panther of Ndé after a contested action in the box. Mbarga converted the kick and brought the score to 1–1. Colombe’s bench erupted. Protests escalated, arguments intensified, and the situation spiraled. After several heated exchanges, Colombe’s players walked off the pitch and headed to the locker room. They refused to return, even after officials urged them to resume play. The referee ended the match under loud jeers from confused supporters.
A Sporting Crisis With Political Shadows
The controversy did not emerge from a single decision. Colombe’s leadership had publicly criticized the Cameroonian Football Federation days earlier. Dr. Doko Edjiane, the club’s president of the board, denounced unpaid bonuses, missing subsidies, and unfulfilled commitments. According to club officials, nearly 200 million CFA francs never reached their accounts. Their accusations targeted Fécafoot, led by Samuel Eto’o, who attended the match and kicked off the final.
This tense backdrop turned the penalty into a spark. Observers saw the walk‑off not only as anger toward a referee but also as a symbolic break between Colombe and the federation. The atmosphere around the club already carried frustration, and the incident exposed deeper fractures inside Cameroonian football.
What Comes Next
The case now moves to Fécafoot’s Homologation and Discipline Commission. Colombe faces heavy sanctions for abandoning the match. Appeals remain possible, but the damage is done. Supporters left the stadium disappointed, aware that the sport they love continues to struggle with governance issues and internal conflict.
The Super Cup should have celebrated football. Instead, it revealed the discomfort shaking the foundations of the game in Cameroon.