Caïman Douala facts for kids
| Full name | Caïman Akwa Club Douala | ||
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| Nickname(s) | kpa kum | ||
| Founded | 1927 | ||
| Ground | Stade de la Réunification Douala, Cameroon |
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| Capacity | 30,000 | ||
| League | Elite One | ||
| 2009–10 | 1st, Promoted to Elite One | ||
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Caïman de Douala is a famous football (soccer) club from Douala, Cameroon. The club's full name is Caïman Akwa Club Douala. Their nickname is "kpa kum". This team has a long history in Cameroonian football.
After being away from the top league for some years, the team made a big comeback. They returned to the Cameroon Premiere Division in 2007. Even though they were moved down a league in the 2008–09 season, they quickly bounced back. Caïman de Douala won the Elite Two league in the 2009–10 season. This win helped them get promoted back to the top league, Elite One.
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Club Achievements: A Winning History
Caïman de Douala has won many important football titles. They have shown great skill and teamwork over the years.
National League Titles
The club has won the top national league multiple times.
- Cameroon Premiere Division: 3 times
- They won in 1962, 1968, and 1975.
Early Victories: Before Independence
Before Cameroon became an independent country, Caïman de Douala was already a strong team.
- Cameroon Championnat Territorial: 7 times
- They won this championship in 1937, 1941, 1943, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, and 1955.
Cup Wins: Early Success
The team also had success in cup competitions before independence.
- Cameroon Cup: 4 times
- They lifted the cup in 1941, 1942, 1943, and 1959.
Playing in African Competitions
Caïman de Douala has also played against other top teams from across Africa.
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 1 appearance
- In 1978, they reached the Quarter-Finals of this major African competition. This shows they were one of the best teams in Africa at that time.
