The historic Reunification Stadium in Douala was the stage for a top-tier clash as Unisport FC of Haut-Nkam reinforced their title credentials with a gritty 2#1 victory over Dynamo FC of Douala. On Match Day 13 of the MTN Elite One, the visitors silenced the Douala home crowd to cement their place at the summit of the league table.
Match Highlights
First-Half Deadlock: Both teams started cautiously, leading to a tense, goalless first half as defenses held firm under the Douala heat.
Breaking the Ice: The game exploded into life in the 56th minute when Samuel Ntomba found the net for Dynamo, momentarily sending the home fans into a frenzy.
The Unisport Response: The “Electric Boys” of the West didn’t flinch. Kouam Mbappe pulled Unisport level just six minutes later, restoring parity in the 62nd minute.
The Decisive Blow: The comeback was completed in the 68th minute when Vivien Federick struck the winner, capping off a clinical 12-minute turnaround for the league leaders.
The Big Picture
This victory is a massive statement for Unisport Bafang, who now finish the first half of the season as solid leaders with 29 points. Despite being a promoted side, they have defied expectations to become the “revelation of the season,” sitting four points clear of giants Coton Sport.
For Dynamo Douala, the defeat is a bitter pill. Despite a strong effort and an initial lead, they fall to 8th place, ending the first phase of the league with work to do to regain their footing in the top half.
