Elite One: US Abong Bang and Stade Renard draw in four-goal thriller

In the season’s opening fixture, Union Sportive d’Abong Bang and Stade Renard de Melong played out a spectacular 2–2 draw in Bertoua, following a match characterised by a nail-biting finish.

Stade Renard quickly showed their intent. As early as the 8th minute, Junior Landry Kouam opened the scoring, putting the visitors in front (1–0). But US Abong Bang did not give up. Just before half-time, Ziania Dewesse levelled the score in the 45th minute (1–1).

In the second half, Stade Renard regained the lead thanks to Tabor Etaka Aniah, who scored in the 51st minute (2–1). Just as the visitors seemed to be heading for victory in their opening match, the newly promoted side found the resources to fight back.

In front of their home crowd in Bertoua, US Abong Bang snatched a draw in stoppage time. Mvondo equalised in the 90th+3 minute, thus sparing his team a defeat on their Elite One debut.

The two sides therefore began their season by sharing the points. his opening day of the season will continue on Sunday with further fixtures scheduled.