Massive Roster Overhaul Confirmed
MTN Élite One side PWD Social Football Club of Bamenda has officially logged the highest player movement in domestic football ahead of the upcoming 2026/2027 season. The Abakwa Boys completely reshaped their squad depth, occupying 10 out of the top 14 spots for the most extensive individual player turnovers in the league.
A Slump Fueled by Inconsistency
- The High Flier: At the start of the last campaign, PWD Bamenda established itself as a formidable force, even launching an early run as provisional leaders of the MTN Élite One table.
- The Mid-Season Collapse: However, the squad severely faded in form, suffering high-profile defensive collapses such as a brutal 5–2 defeat to Coton Sport and completely sliding down the standings during the final matchdays.
- The Radical Response: Following the alarming slump and a subsequent quarter-final exit in the Coupe du Cameroun, the administrative board chose to clean house, letting go of long-serving pillars like defender Neossi Kameni Gilbert to implement this drastic overhaul.
Risking the “Unstable” Label
While some local analysts view the radical recruitment strategy as a mandatory refresh to wipe away the ghost of last season’s failures, others heavily criticize the approach as highly unstable. Breaking up the core chemistry of a roster carries immense tactical risks, forcing the incoming management structure to build their positional synergy completely from scratch before the championship matches get underway.
