The 2025 Champions Trophy match between Colombe Sportive du Dja et Lobo and Panthère Sportive du Ndé was abandoned on February 26, 2026, at the Yaoundé Military Stadium. The reason: Colombe Sportive's refusal to continue playing after a penalty was awarded to Panthère Sportive du Ndé.
The match descended into controversy following the referee's decision. Colombe Sportive players, the 2025 Cameroon champions, left the field in protest, despite repeated requests from the refereeing team to resume the match. After the regulatory time had expired and it was impossible to continue the game, the central referee blew the final whistle, according to official reports from the referee and the match commissioner.
The Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has reacted to the incident. In a statement, it reiterated that the technical assessment of game events is exclusively the responsibility of the referee. FECAFOOT confirmed that it had sent the file, including the match sheet and official reports, to the competent legal committees for analysis and decision. FECAFOOT stressed that the decision concerning the validation of the match, the possible awarding of the trophy and disciplinary sanctions rests solely with the judicial bodies. While awaiting the official conclusions, FECAFOOT calls on players and supporters to remain calm.
For its part, the management of Colombe Sportive du Dja et Lobo denounces an alleged refereeing conspiracy. According to them, surprising refereeing decisions were taken during the Cameroon Super Cup against Panthère du Ndé, including a penalty awarded to their opponents. The club explains that it decided to leave the stadium to protest against what it considers to be biased refereeing, and hopes that FECAFOOT will restore justice in the face of this incident.
Panthère Sportive du Ndé has responded to the accusations, denouncing Colombe Sportive du Dja et Lobo's false statements. The club is demanding proof of the accusations made against an elite member of the Ndé département. Tensions are rising between the two clubs following this incident.
FECAFOOT will therefore examine the reports and evidence at its disposal in order to take appropriate action in accordance with the regulations. The outcome of this 2025 Champions Trophy therefore remains in the balance, pending the conclusions of the disciplinary bodies.
