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02.06.2003
Spectators have disrupted some SW second division matches - Mbu Taku Stephen, secretary general SW FECAFOOT
The acting secretary general of the South West FECAFOOT, Mbu Taku Stephene has appealed to fans in the province to respect the decision of referees following complains of crowd invasion of playgrounds. In this interviewed with Christopher Ambe Shu in Buea, Mbu Taku says the clubs are performing well, offering great show to the public. He also gives the classification table at the end of the first round.
What’s the situation of South West second division championship?
The championship is going on well. We have played the first day in the second round. We have played the first round of the cup of Cameroon. We are going to round two of the cup of Cameroon.(The matches were played yesterday).
How many teams are participating in the championship?
We have a total of 20 teams in second division, divided into three pools. In fact last year we played with 18 teams and were classified the fourth province based the number of players registered. This year we have 20 teams, which shows an increase.
The classification table at the end of the first round shows that in pool A, Manyu FC had 13 points, followed by Acadasports Limbe with 12 points. In pool B, Lakers Kumba had 19 points, followed by Prisons Buea with 12 points. And in pool C, it was Botafogo Buea with 11 points, followed by West Coast United with 8 points.
When is the championship going to phase out?
The last championship matches will take played on 6 July. After which, we will have classification matches to get the eight teams that will qualify for the mini-inter pools billed for July, possibly in Limbe and Buea.
Are you sure the championship is going on hitch – free?
As far as football on the field is concerned, I’d say good football is exhibited.There are teams that are revealing themselves this year. Kumba Lakers are coming up strong, Ikata farmers and Botafogo FC also.
But we have found it difficult dealing with people, especially spectators when it comes to respecting the rules of the game. In some stadiums, they are not exercising fair play; probably it is due to the insecure nature of these grounds.
Supporters should learn to accept defeat if it comes their way. It does not mean that because a team is playing at home it must win there. The referee’s decision should not be rejected because supporters think they are playing at home.
Have you witnessed cases of violence?
Yes, there were reported cases of violence in Mbakwa Supe, in Tiko. Two matches have had their results homologated because the matches didn’t end properly. For example, a penalty was given to Manyu against PWD Kumba in Kumba but spectators invaded the field. Similarly, a penalty was awarded Lakers in Kumba, but spectators invaded the field. Also, a penalty was awarded to Lakers in Kumba, and Electsport supporters invaded the field and the penalty was not taken.
Any appeal to football officials and fans?
Referees are human, and whatever errors they commit, they are not intentional. The spectators need to respect the referee. There can’t be any match without a referee. So the laws of football must be respected by all having something to do with football.
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