Canon yaounde advance a step into playoffs after victory over Bamboutos

By Ngome Michael

Canon Sportif of Yaoundè has solidified its intentions of disputing for a third time runing, the elite one title after an emphatic 3-0 win over closest rivals Bamboutos of Mbouda and takes the lead in Group A before Colombe faces Dynamo later.

The Mangwa have thus been subjected to a second straight defeat. First at the weekend to Aigle Royale and Canon leaving unanswered questions around their season’s objective of gunning for the elite one crown.

Paul Henri Tchikeu opened scoring at the Ngoa Ekelle Stadium 34minutes into the Matchday-16 classic from the penalty spot following a protested handball inside the Bamboutos box.

Bediako’s men were, as has been the case recently quiet upfront despite revealing signs of huge attacking prowess at the early stages of the season. The scoreline stood same at half-time.

The story would become tougher for the visitors after the pose with Bil Dorol Nsongo scoring a brace before the hour mark and inside the last quarter of the game to shoot Canon into top spot.

Nsongo’s double on the afternoon leaves the 21-year-old on three goals scored in two straight matches.

Bamboutos ends the day on fourth, (23points) and risk dropping further down with Gazelle just two points behind and has a game in hand.