By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Victoria United, alais Opopo, have been crowned champions of the 2023-2024 Cameroonian football season.
They secured the title on April 18 after drawing 2-2 with Stade Renard de Melong on the final day of the Elite One Playoffs in Douala.
The Limbe-based team only needed a draw or a win to clinch the championship, as their competitors were significantly behind in the standings.
However, Stade Renard had their sights set on the trophy, knowing a victory would secure their first-ever championship title.
Opopo opened the scoring in the 20th minute through Gilbert Dze Ebua. However, Stade Renard equalized shortly before halftime through Victor Ngobara in the 45th minute.
Stade Renard emerged from the locker room with renewed energy and took the lead in the 60th minute thanks to a goal by Debi Ze Manga.
With 10 minutes remaining, Victoria United were awarded a penalty. Nathan Doualla stepped up and converted an unstoppable shot under the crossbar, beating goalkeeper Haschou Kerido to level the score at 2-2.
Victoria United finished the Playoffs at the top of the standings with 13 points, securing their first-ever championship title in Cameroon’s top-tier league.
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