The recent update to the calendar of the Cameroon 1st division football championship had unfavorable consequences for Coton Sport de Garoua. Despite their qualification for the 8th finals of the Champions League, the team experienced a surprise defeat at home in the late match for the 7th day of the championship, which was rescheduled due to continental cup matches. The Togolese international defender, Djene Dakonam, and his teammates were defeated by Canon de Yaoundé with a narrow margin of 1-0.
Two other matches played on the same day ended in draws. Here are the complete results of the 7th day:
Wednesday, April 10:
- Union 1-1 Yong Sport de Bamenda (in Douala)
- Sable de Batié 0-0 Panthère du Ndé (in Mbouda)
- Coton Sport 0-1 Canon de Yaoundé (in Garoua)
Monday, April 8:
- DAC 1-3 Renaissance of Ngoumou (in Douala)
Sunday, April 7:
- Unisport 0-0 New Stars de Douala (in Bafang)
- Tonnerre 2-1 Fovu de Baham (in Yaoundé)
- Njalla Quan Sport 1-2 Astres de Douala (in Limbé)
The results showcase the competitive nature of the league, with close matches and surprises, reinforcing the unpredictability of football at the domestic level.