Covid-19 Palliative: Cameroon FA Offers Financial Support To Clubs

Cameroon FA Offers Financial Support To Clubs

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Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) have promised to pay around US$88,000 to players and coaches in the country’s domestic championships due to the coronavirus break.

The funds will go to 44 clubs, with 18 in the top-tier league, 14 from the second division and 12 from the women’s championship in the country.

All football activities in the country were suspended on 17 March 2020 as a result of the rapid widespread of the novel coronavirus.

The financial consequences of this decision has taken a toll on clubs in the central African nation’s domestic championships.

"It’s a very difficult moment around the globe and football has been greatly impacted," FECAFOOT president Seidou Mbombo Njoya told BBC Africa Sport.

"Footballers unfortunately are amongst those who are the hardest hit by this ailment. We think it’s crucial that we help them sail through this difficult period.

"We have decided to help the clubs and the players. These are people who earn a living solely from football and for many it’s hard being at home without any source of income. That’s why we think it’s only normal for us to come their aid.

"Our role is to protect the players and coaches. We’ve informed the various teams on the measures to curb the spread of the disease and now we have decided to pay out some money directly to those involved in the most transparent manner.

"Football is a uniting sport and in such a difficult period, there should be more solidarity."