The Bepanda Annex Stadium in Douala was the center of a footballing whirlwind on February 28, 2026, as Union Sportive of Douala and Ngoketunjia United FA traded blows in a gripping MTN Elite Two Match Day 5 encounter. In a game defined by rapid-fire momentum shifts, the two sides ultimately settled for a 2#2 draw, a result that left the local fans breathless but arguably wanting more from the home side.
The match ignited early and maintained a frantic pace throughout the first half, with all four goals scored before the halftime whistle. Ngoketunjia United drew first blood, stunning the Douala faithful by taking the lead in the 22nd minute. Union Douala, showing the grit expected of one of Cameroon’s most historic clubs, clawed their way back to equalize in the 39th minute, only for Ngoketunjia to snatch the lead back just three minutes later. However, the drama reached its peak in stoppage time when Union Douala found the net in the 45th +4 minute, ensuring the sides went into the break on level terms.
Match Breakdown & Key Stats
The Scoreline: A 2#2 deadlock that saw Ngoketunjia lead twice, only for Union Douala to find an answer both times.
Halftime Fireworks: The game featured a rare statistical quirk where the final score was decided entirely within the first 45 minutes plus stoppage time.
League Impact: The draw leaves Union Sportive of Douala with 3 points from 4 matches played (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss), placing them 5th in Group A.
The Opposition: Ngoketunjia United moves to 3 points as well, sitting in 8th place in the group as they continue their battle for mid-table stability.
While the second half remained scoreless, the intensity never wavered as both coaching staffs searched for a tactical breakthrough that never came. For Union Douala, this marks their second consecutive draw following a 0#0 stalemate against AS FAP. They will now look to break this cycle of draws on March 7 when they travel to face group leaders Atlantic SA in what promises to be a season-defining clash.
