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Caïman de Douala
Full name Caïman Akwa Club Douala
Nickname(s) kpa kum
Founded 1927
Ground Stade de la Réunification
Douala, Cameroon
Ground Capacity 39,000
League Elite One
2009–10 1st, Promoted to Elite One

Caïman de Douala is a football club from Douala, Cameroon. This team has a long history in Cameroonian football. They are known for their strong spirit and dedication. The club has seen its share of ups and downs. They have moved between different leagues over the years.

After being away from the top league for some time, Caïman de Douala returned to the Cameroon Premiere Division in 2007. They faced a setback in the 2008–09 season. The team was relegated from the Elite One. However, they quickly bounced back. In the 2009–10 season, they won the Elite Two league. This victory earned them promotion back to the top division.

Club Achievements

Caïman de Douala has won many important titles. These victories show their strength and history in football.

National League Titles

The club has won the top national league three times:

  • Cameroon Premiere Division: 3 titles
    • 1962
    • 1968
    • 1975

Pre-Independence Trophies

Before Cameroon became an independent country, Caïman de Douala won several championships:

  • Cameroon Championnat Territorial: 7 titles
    • 1937
    • 1941
    • 1943
    • 1948
    • 1949
    • 1950
    • 1951
    • 1955

National Cup Wins

They also won the national cup multiple times before independence:

  • Cameroon Cup: 4 titles
    • 1941
    • 1942
    • 1943
    • 1959

International Competitions

Caïman de Douala has also competed on the international stage. They represented Cameroon in African club tournaments.

CAF Cup Winners' Cup

The team made one appearance in the CAF Cup Winners' Cup. This was a major African competition for cup winners.

  • 1978: They reached the Quarter-Finals. This was a notable achievement for the club.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Caïman de Douala para niños

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