Victoria United's Idris Youssouf has made statements that heightens suspicion on the club's recent match fixing allegations.
"If president Donald Ngameni says he doesn't bribe referees, its his problem. We (Victoria United) bribe referees and we shall qualify for the Elite One," the erstwhile Unisport goalkeeper said in the Bafang - based club's whatsApp forum, which he is still part of, after spending the whole of last season there.
"If Donald Ngameni doesn't give money to referees, that is his problem. We give monies to referees, our president is very rich" Idris ended in a voicemail that sent social media agog.
After the players' voicemail reached parent club Victoria United, a statement was released dismissing him with immediate effect.
"Victoria United is officially dismissing Mr. Idris Youssouf this Monday on the grounds that; he violated article 5(6) of his professional contract which states that he should safeguard the reputation of the club and its members, and respect duty of confidentiality in abstaining from material and prejudicial statements aimed at the club.
"While a player of Victoria United, he was still attached to his former employers Unisport through their WhatsApp forum, transmitting sensitive information to our direct opponents," part of Victoria United's release stated.
All these, an aftermath of what now seems a never-ending saga post Victoria United's game against Unisport over the weekend.
While Unisport led one-nil, the referee and his assistant adjudged a late action as a foul on a Victoria United player, which led to angry fans storming the field.
The game was abruptly ended and the Bafang Municipal stadium went on to be suspended by the Technical Professional Football Council (CTFP), hours later.
Connecting the dots on the allegations
The club Victoria United FC has in recent months been at the center of much controversy in Cameroon's Elite Two League. At a home game against TKC of Yaounde, club president Nkwain Valentine aka Bobdidy disregarded protocol and picked the rolling match ball, stopping a live game. Crowd trouble ensued the following home game when the team hosted Stade de Bertoua. A last minute penalty was awarded to Victoria United. The opponents threatened to discontinue the game blaming the referee for cheaply favoring Victoria United. The same Victoria United was awarded another late penalty in Buea against Foncha Street FC, one that raised plenty of dust.
Victoria United also experienced crowd trouble when they travelled to play against Aigle de Moungo in Melon. The home side's goal was disallowed and that caused fans to almost invade the pitch. The referees were only escorted out of the stadium by security forces.
Another victim at home for Victoria United was Dynamo de Douala. Another contested penalty was awarded for the home side. The most recent revelations by their now former goalkeeper could see possible corruption investigations against the Limbe based side.
