The definitive match took place on July 27, 2026, at the CAF Excellence Center in Mbankomo during Matchday 4 of the National Interpools promotion tournament. The heavy loss officially ends the top-flight ambitions of the iconic “Nassaras Kamakaï,” cementing one of the darkest days in the club’s long history.
A Masterclass from the East Region
Kafack SA, representing the East Region (the Region of the Rising Sun), completely dominated the pitch from the opening whistle to exploit Union Douala’s fragile defensive lines:
- Ahmadou Issa: Delivered a clinical brace (two goals) to anchor his team’s offensive rhythm.
- Bissouga: Smashed in a second brilliant brace to extend the gap beyond reach.
- Ngambomi: Added a late signature goal to complete the 5-goal blowout.
- Franck Pagni: Scored the lone consolation goal for Union Sportive de Douala, which did nothing to change the match’s grim outcome.
Fall of a Cameroonian Football Giant
The structural impact of this defeat is monumental. Union Sportive de Douala, traditionally one of Cameroon’s most successful sports institutions with 5 MTN Elite One league titles, 6 Cameroon Cups, and a historic CAF Champions League trophy—has now plummeted out of the professional leagues entirely.
Having previously dropped from the elite first division, the club entered the Interpools hoping to launch an immediate recovery pathway back to the MTN Elite Two. Instead, after a string of poor tactical displays, the Nassaras Kamakaï are officially condemned to amateur regional football in the Littoral province for the 2026/2027 calendar season.
Management will now face immense pressure to initiate sweeping administrative overhauls to rebuild the club’s broken foundational structures.
