Elite One: Canon Yaoundé beat Unisport to return to winning ways

Canon Yaoundé have returned to winning ways after beating Unisport 2-1 on Saturday 14 November, on matchday five of the Cameroonian league.

The Yaoundé side made the difference in the first half thanks to Albert Ateba. The striker scored a brace, netting both of his team’s goals in the 11th and 25th minutes. This lead allowed Canon to approach the second half with confidence.

Unisport, however, tried to reignite the drama towards the end of the match. Desmond Kameni pulled one back in the 81st minute, but his goal was not enough to prevent defeat for the Bafang-based club.

With this 2-1 victory, Canon Yaoundé have ended a run of three consecutive draws. Still unbeaten after five matchdays, the capital club have provisionally moved to the top of the Elite One table.

For their part, Unisport de Bafang have suffered their first defeat of the season. The Bafang club are third in the league table with eight points after five matchdays. Unisport had recorded two wins and two draws prior to their defeat on 14 November.