Colombe Sportive du Sud continued their remarkable push toward a historic first Cameroon Elite One title with a narrow but crucial 1-0 win over Astres in Douala, as Matchday 23 delivered high drama at both ends of the table.
In a tightly contested fixture at the Stade de la Réunification, it was Congolese midfielder Inno Loemba who proved the difference for Colombe, calmly converting a penalty to seal all three points.
The result keeps the Southern club firmly at the top of the standings and on course to lift the domestic crown for the first time in their history.
The win underlined Colombe’s maturity and composure under pressure.
While the margin was slim, the performance was controlled and efficient, with the league leaders showing little sign of nerves as the season enters its critical phase.
Their tactical discipline and ability to grind out results have made them the team to beat, and with each passing week, their grip on the summit tightens.
Meanwhile, in Limbe, a pulsating six-goal thriller unfolded as Dynamo Douala reignited their battle for top-flight survival with a stunning 4-2 win over Victoria United.
Florent Batoum was the hero of the afternoon, producing a sensational hat-trick that powered the home side to a vital victory.
Dynamo, who have endured a turbulent campaign, looked revitalised from the opening whistle.
Batoum’s explosive display was supported by a goal from Minlo, as the team delivered one of their most spirited performances of the season.
Victoria United, known to their fans as “Opopo,” found temporary hope through a brace from Junior Zeh Mengue, but were ultimately overwhelmed by Dynamo’s pace and determination.
The defeat is a significant setback for Victoria, who now face an uphill task in their quest for a top-three finish.
Once considered title contenders, their recent run of poor results has seen them slide down the table, with the podium now appearing increasingly out of reach.
For Dynamo, the win provides much-needed breathing room as they try to claw their way out of the relegation zone.
With confidence restored and momentum swinging their way, the Douala-based club will believe survival is still within reach.
As the Elite One campaign nears its conclusion, the race for the title and the battle to avoid the drop are both intensifying — with Colombe and Dynamo writing very different stories, but each fuelled by a common desire: to finish strong.
