MTN Elite One : Deadlock At Top

The MTN Elite One championship delivered a day of suspense on Saturday, June 1, as the top three contenders for the league title all dropped points on day 26. These results have created a "statu quo at the top," leaving the championship open with just a few playing days left. The day saw four crucial encounters, with the spotlight firmly fixed on the performances of Colombe Sportive of Dja and Lobo, Gazelle FA, and Coton Sport, who entered as the leading trio. The fiercely contested Garoua derby between Coton Sport and Gazelle FA lived up to its billing at the Roumdé Adjia annex stadium. In front of a huge crowd of supporters, both clubs battled to a 1-1 draw, a result that denied either side a significant advantage in the title race. A similar scoreline unfolded at Yaounde Military Stadium, where Colombe Sportive of Dja and Lobo, the league leaders, were held to a 1-1 draw by AS Fortuna. At the same stadium, Fauve Azur and PWD of Bamenda concluded the day with a goalless draw. In Mbouda, Bamboutos FC overpowered Victoria United 5-1.
A close analysis of these results mean that Colombe Sportive, Gazelle FA, and Coton Sport each managed to secure only one point from their respective matches. This lack of decisive victories has prevented any of the leading teams from making a clear step ahead after recent decisions by the disciplin...