Cameroon Elite One: defending champions Colombe Sportive held to a draw, Victoria United dominate Bamenda

The first day of Cameroon's professional football championship, which kicked off on Saturday 24 January, concluded on Sunday 25 January 2026. It was marked by a series of surprises and disappointments.

Defending champions Colombe Sportive had to settle for a draw (0-0). Away in Garoua, on the pitch of Coton Sport FC, the winners of the 2024-25 season were unable to overcome their hosts. The home side forced the visitors to a draw.

In Limbe, Victoria United imposed its rhythm on Bamenda. At the Centenary Stadium, the first half was marked by suspense before the situation was broken in the second half. The home side came back from the break with more resources to beat the hosts 3-0.

In other matches played on Sunday 25 January, Gazelle defeated Aigle Moungo (1-0), Fortuna Mfou lost to Dynamo Douala (4-2), Panthère beat Fauve Azur (2-0), while Canon Yaoundé and Stade Renard drew (0-0).

• Full results from the Matchday 1

1. Unisport - Aigle Royal (0-2)
2. Gazelle - Aigle Moungo (1-0)
3. Canon Yaoundé - Stade Renard (0-0)
4. Dynamo Douala - Fortuna Mfou (4-2)
5. Panthère - Fauve Azur (2-0)
6. Victoria United - Bamenda (3-0)
7. Coton Sport - Colombe Sportive (0-0)