By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Stade Renard of Melong and Aigle of Moungo will face off in the opening match of Cameroon’s 2024/2025 football season. The information was disclosed by Abdou Raza, Director of Local and International Competitions at the Cameroon Football Federation.
The season-opening match is scheduled for December 7th at the Melong Municipal Stadium. The Elite Two championship will commence on December 14th.
Abdou Raza outlined the calendar for the 2024/2025 season, revealing that 16 clubs will participate in the Elite One championship, playing a total of 30 matches. In the Elite Two, 17 clubs will be divided into two pools.
After completing 15 matches in the first leg and 15 in the second leg of the Elite One Championship, the top team in the league will be crowned champion, while the bottom four teams will be relegated to the Elite Two.
In Elite Two, the 17 clubs will be divided into Pools A and B. The pool leaders will compete in the playoffs for the championship title and promotion to the Elite One, while the bottom-ranked teams will face relegation to the regional league in the relegation playoffs.
According to the calendar, the Elite One season will conclude on May 28, 2025, and the Elite Two season will end on February 28, 2025. The Female football championship will begin on November 30, 2024, and will conclude on June 25, 2026.
It’s worth noting that the league system of play is returning to the Elite One championship after a three-year hiatus, during which a group format was used.