MTN Elite One: Signals of Exciting Season

The first playing day of the 2026 edition of Cameroon's top-tier championship, dubbed the MTN Elite One, wrapped up in stadiums across the country on January 25, 2026. With the results and turnout, football fans are optimistic that this new season will be thrilling. Right from the queues of supporters for the opening match at Bafang Municipal Stadium that pitted Unisport Bafang against Aigle Menoua; the excitement showed how Cameroonians are eager to follow the league. Of the seven matches played, four home wins were recorded, compared to just one away win and two draws. Dynamo of Douala leads the pack after this first playing day, thanks to their superior number of goals scored, according to the competition rules on separating clubs with equal points. Dynamo came from behind to defeat AS Fortuna 4-2 at the Bepanda Annex Stadium in a match that sparked eyebrows and questions about possible arrangements between the clubs. Coach Prospère Ndedi Ebang of AS Fortuna debunked all allegations in the post-match interview, insisting they are not “traders.” Victoria United, despite a superior goal difference of +3, sits second on the standings. The Limbebased club beat PWD of Bamenda 3-0, with all three goals from the penalty spot, while PWD picked up four yellow cards and were denied two goals; prompting some pundits to already raise eyebrows about refereeing in the new season. As expected, some highly anticipated match...