Former Cameroonian international Serge Branco has donated FCFA 3 million to his former club, Unisport du Haut-Nkam. This gesture aims to support the Cameroonian football club for the remainder of the season.
Branco, an Olympic champion in 2000, played for Unisport before pursuing his professional career abroad. He played in Germany, Russia and England. His financial support reaffirms his attachment to the club where he began his career.
This donation comes at a time when many Cameroonian football clubs are facing financial difficulties. In August 2024, reports indicated that Unisport du Haut-Nkam was grappling with serious financial problems, which had almost forced it to withdraw from the Cameroon Cup. The club had reportedly not received any subsidies from FECAFOOT since the beginning of the season.
The announcement of this financial support from Serge Branco is expected to provide additional support to the club to manage expenses related to the end of the sports season. In March 2026, Unisport celebrated its return to the top of the MTN Elite One. However, the club has also faced internal criticism regarding management and lack of support for players.
Serge Branco, born in Douala on October 11, 1980, played as a defender and midfielder. He represented Cameroon at the 2000 Olympic Games, where the team won the gold medal. He was also capped once for the senior national team, in a World Cup qualifier against Zambia in 2001. Branco ended his professional football career in 2017 to pursue studies in sports management.
Branco's gesture towards Unisport du Haut-Nkam underscores the importance of financial support for local football clubs, which often struggle to make ends meet.
