FECAFOOT Sets New Criteria for Elite One and Two Clubs

Story: TheVoice PREMIUM

In a major development for football clubs in Cameroon, the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has announced that clubs must meet specific criteria to participate in the Elite One and Two leagues next season.

According to FECAFOOT, clubs must have an approved training program for young players, a program for medical follow-up of players, women's teams, a physiotherapist, an officially approved training ground, a team press officer, a 1st category bank account, offices with an official address, an official administrative secretary, be able to pay players' salary solely through the bank, and register all staff at the National Social Insurance Fund (CNPS).

FECAFOOT emphasized that the participation of clubs in the Elite One and Two leagues shall be conditioned by the above criteria. This move is part of the federation's ongoing efforts to improve the standard of football in Cameroon and ensure that clubs operate with the highest levels of professionalism and accountability.

This decision by FECAFOOT is expected to have a significant impact on football clubs across Cameroon. Many clubs will be required to make significant changes to their operations to meet the new criteria, which may prove challenging for some. However, FECAFOOT believes that these changes are necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the sport in the country.

Football enthusiasts across Cameroon have welcomed this move by FECAFOOT, stating that it will enhance the quality of football played in the country and ensure that young players receive the best possible training and medical care. They believe that these changes will attract more fans to the sport and help Cameroon's football teams achieve greater success on the national and international stage.

FECAFOOT has urged all clubs to comply with the new criteria as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible to participate in the Elite One and Two leagues next season. Clubs that fail to meet the criteria will not be allowed to participate, which could have significant financial and reputational consequences.

The announcement by FECAFOOT has been welcomed by football fans, who are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season. With the new criteria in place, it is expected that the quality of football played in Cameroon will continue to improve, and the country's football teams will achieve greater success in the years to come.

Sa'ah Siona Ikei, The Voice PREMIUM