Legendary Cameroonian side Tonnerre Kalara Club defeated Victoria United 1-0 on match day 6 of the MTN Elite Two Championship, but the result was only a subplot to the main story.
The game started with Victoria United needing a win to move higher up the table, so did TKC. The home side created the better chances in the early exchanges and enjoyed a huge chunk of the possession but failed when and where it mattered most.
With their lone chance created in the first half, TKC skipper, Cedric Mbarga converted for his team's opener at the 43rd minute which went a long way to stagger the hosts.
Chances were created and squandered by Victoria United throughout the game. It was at the 86th minute, that Victoria United president - Nkwain Valentine aka Bobdidy thought he had seen enough and galloped into the pitch before picking up the ball while play unfolded.
A second glance was needed to confirm that, indeed, it was the Victoria United president - who led the protest for alleged 'bad officiating' by wrapping the match ball under his armpit.
Despite attempts to get him water down so the match could be concluded, Nkwain Valentine was adamant - so the referee ended the game after a long wait.
The action sent social media agog. The game was livestreamed on several platforms and the reactions of the viewers could just affect the nexus with the club.
"This is absolutely unbelievable in the 21st century for Cameroonian football. We would not see such acts even in inter-quarters, synonymous to holiday championships", a fan who decided to remain anonymous told SNA. Many other fans were left stranded on their feet after the shocking incident at the Limbe Centenary Stadium.
The outcome meant TKC finished with 3 points - as the FECAFOOT text clearly spells out. More points could be taken off the South West based outfit (Victoria United) by the FECAFOOT ethics and disciplinary committee. For stopping an Elite 2 game (Professional League) the team official as well risk sanctions from the organizing body.
Victoria United are 7th in the 13-team championship with 7 points from 6 games.
