The president of the National Union of Cameroonian Footballers (SYNAFOC), Geremi Njitap, has raised concerns about the precarious health situation of professional footballers in Cameroon. During the signing of a partnership between SYNAFOC and the BEN'SS Annexe Medical Center (CMBA) on April 23 in Yaoundé, Njitap pointed out that many players participate in championships without adequate health insurance and without having undergone the necessary medical tests for high-level sports.
"As the sole representative and defender of the rights of professional footballers, we are at the heart of many claims ranging from non-respect of contracts by employers to the outright abandonment of players when they are victims of work accidents," declared Geremi Njitap. He described this situation as "totally irresponsible on the part of employers and organizers".
In response to this problem, SYNAFOC has partnered with CMBA to offer athletes permanent, modern and accessible medical care. This strategic partnership aims to provide a "shield for the players' careers", giving them access to preferential rates, state-of-the-art medical technology and a doctor available 24/7. To benefit from this offer, players must be up to date with their contributions and justify their status as a professional or amateur athlete by presenting their license.
SYNAFOC aims to cover all athletes by 2030. More than 90% of players in Elite One, Elite Two or Guinness Super League admit that they have not had medical tests before the start of the season.
This initiative by SYNAFOC comes at a time when the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) is also striving to improve the safety and health of players. In April 2026, FECAFOOT signed a partnership agreement with the Cameroonian Red Cross to guarantee medical coverage during football matches, emergency evacuation services and training programs for coaches and medical personnel. Player health has become a priority, a sign of a desire to build sustainable and high-performance football in Cameroon.
