Already Qualified Canon Suffers Defeat On Final Day

Matchday-18 which marked the end of elite one second round has ended in 1-0 defeat for Group A leaders, Canon Sportif of Yaoundè to relegation playoffs bound AS Fortuna.

Kpakum as commonly known approach the tie seeking for a third straight win and a 10th point from possible 12 but were unable after falling behind halfway through the first segment.

Fortuna on the other hand had not won a game since December 2023 confirmed their place in next month’s fight to retain top-flight status in the relegation playoffs, however pulled a shock win thanks to Adrien Boris Nfoumou’s 22nd minute goal.

Deemed favorites on paper, Canon were not productive as expected averaging just a single shot at goal from four attempts as opposed to Fortuna’s twice as more attempts with three targeted shots before half-time.

Improvements came upon resumption from the dugout with serval incursions in Fortuna’s half though not yielding any concrete result thanks to timely interventions from the defense line of the host.

Despite being threatened during most part of the last 45minutes, AS Fortuna didn’t succumb but instead made adventures upfront seeking to double her slim lead while watchful to not conceding.

Defeat was inconsequential to Canon’s already acquired top spot with 30points while still sat rock-bottom with 17points.