The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has officially disclosed the date for the much-anticipated draw determining the matchups for the upcoming championship play-off matches. All eyes in the football community will be on the draw, scheduled to take place next Saturday, March 9.
In an exciting development, the qualified teams from both Elite One and Two divisions are set to discover their opponents as the journey towards championship glory intensifies.
Notable contenders such as Canon Yaoundé, Dynamo Douala, Colombe du Dja, and Gazelle FA de Garoua have secured their places in Group A for the play-offs.
Meanwhile, Group B of the Elite One in Cameroon features formidable teams like Stade Renard de Melong, Coton Sport FC de Garoua, Yong Sports Academy de Bamenda, and Fauve Azur Elite, all vying for the coveted title.
FECAFOOT has selected the headquarters of the Cameroon Football Federation as the venue for the draw, commencing at 9 a.m. GMT on Saturday, March 9.
Here are key details outlining the structure of the play-offs:
Elite One of Cameroon (D1):
– Play-Offs Up: A one-way tournament featuring 8 teams will determine the Elite One Champion from March 17 to April 7, 2024, in Douala.
– Play-Offs Down: Another one-way tournament, this time with 11 teams, will decide maintenance in Elite One and relegation to Elite Two, unfolding from March 15 to April 21, 2024, in Yaoundé.
Cameroon Elite Two (D2):
– Play-Offs Up:An intense one-way tournament with 8 teams will identify the Elite Two champion and secure promotion to Elite One.
– Play-Offs Down: A parallel one-way tournament featuring 8 teams will determine relegation to the Regional League. This competition is set to unfold from March 16 to April 7, 2024, in Bafoussam, Mbouda, and Bafang.
As the football community eagerly awaits the outcomes of the draw, the upcoming play-offs promise to be a spectacle of competition, skill, and determination, showcasing the resilience of Cameroon’s football talent.
