Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
The information was made known in a letter addressed to the President of FECAFOOT and made public on April 14, where the club expressed deep frustration over what it described as a systematic marginalization and administrative failure within Cameroonian football governance. A shocking development that is causing confusion in the Cameroon football community. According to the correspondence, the decision to pull out is rooted in multiple grievances, notably financial neglect and persistent bias in officiating. The club equally made shocking revelation that has left Cameroonian football fans in shock which is the fact that it has not received the several financial rewards owed by the federation, including:
-50 million FCFA for winning the 2022–2023 Super Cup,
-25 million FCFA as vice-champion of the 2023 season,
-15 million FCFA for being a finalist in the 2022 Cameroon Cup.
Additionally, Bamboutos FC highlighted the absence of the 50% share from gate fees, which the club claims have not been remitted as per agreement. The club also alleges a well-coordinated scheme aimed at sabotaging its progress, pointing fingers at FECAFOOT officials and referees for recurrent decisions that have directly impacted the outcomes of its matches. This perceived injustice, they claim, has demoralized the club and its players.
“All our appeals to the federation have either been ignored or responded to with unproductive measures,” the letter states. Bamboutos FC views its withdrawal as a necessary act of protest against what it calls “a path of self-destruction” for Cameroonian football. The club’s leadership maintains that its commitment to the growth and promotion of football remains strong, but that the current climate makes continued participation untenable.
With this latest development that is yet another sign of ongoing tensions within the football federation, it is increasingly becoming aware that something has to be done and the Fecafoot has to quickly address the situation.
