Matchday 16 of Cameroon’s Elite One delivered major shifts in the title race and relegation battle. Elite One Matchday 16 featured a resilient Colombe, a struggling Coton Sport, and a convincing Gazelle FA performance. The round produced tight contests, decisive goals, and significant movement across the standings.
Elite One Matchday 16 Highlights Colombe’s Consistency
Colombe Sportive du Sud earned a 1–1 draw away at Dynamo de Douala. Jean Hughes Eyango opened the scoring for Colombe with a composed finish. Dynamo equalised through Jefter Arrey, whose shot took a slight deflection before crossing the line. Colombe dropped two points but maintained their strong momentum after Matchday 15. The result keeps them firmly in the race near the top of the table. Dynamo showed discipline and matched Colombe’s intensity throughout the contest. Both teams created chances, yet neither found a late breakthrough.
Coton Sport’s Struggles Continue With Another Costly Defeat
Coton Sport suffered another setback after losing 0–2 at home to Victoria United. Faustin Ambassa and Nko Ghangle scored the decisive goals and pushed Coton deeper into a worrying run. The team extended their streak of defeats without scoring, raising concerns about form and confidence. Victoria United strengthened their reputation as a difficult opponent after earlier surprises this season. Their disciplined approach and efficient finishing highlighted their growing consistency. Coton now faces increased pressure as the second half of the campaign unfolds.
Gazelle FA Impresses With a Four‑Goal Display
Gazelle FA delivered one of the standout performances of the round by defeating PWD Bamenda 4–2. Marius Kalgong Kada scored twice, while Djakao Amadou and Colbert Bini added goals. PWD responded through Boris Fon Kache and Elwood Talikong but struggled to contain Gazelle’s attacking rhythm. Despite a red card, Gazelle maintained control and confirmed their resurgence since Matchday 15. Their recent form positions them as emerging contenders in the competition.
Panthère du Ndé Extends Its Strong Run
Panthère du Ndé continued their positive momentum with a 3–0 win over AS Fortuna. Raphaël Yapendé scored early, and Mathew Williams added a brace. Fortuna’s struggles persisted as they extended their difficult run of results. Panthère displayed efficiency and confidence throughout the match.
From: foot-africa.com