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Unisport FC
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Full name Unisport Football Club de Bafang
Nickname(s) Flambeau de l'Ouest
Founded 1959
Ground Stade Municipal
Bafang, Cameroon
Ground Capacity 10,000
Chairman Emmanuel Leubou
Manager Marcellin Gaha Djiadeu
Coach Pierre Ndjili Ndengue
League Cameroon Premiere Division
2018 16th

Unisport Football Club de Bafang is a professional football team from Bafang, a town in the West Province of Cameroon. They are often called "Flambeau de l'Ouest," which means "Torch of the West." The club was started in 1959 and plays in the top football league in Cameroon, called the Cameroon Premiere Division. Their team colours are bright yellow and red.

Big Wins and Trophies

Unisport FC has won some important football competitions in Cameroon.

  • Cameroon Première Division (National League): 1 time
    • They won the league championship in 1996.
  • Cameroon Cup (National Cup): 1 time
    • They won the Cameroon Cup in 2012.
    • They were also the runners-up (meaning they came in second place) in 2000, 2005, and 2011.

Playing in African Competitions

Unisport FC has also played against other top teams from different countries in Africa. These are big tournaments organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

  • CAF Champions League: 1 time
    • In 1997, they played in the CAF Champions League and reached the Second Round.
  • CAF Confederation Cup: 3 times
    • In 2012, they played in the CAF Confederation Cup and reached the First Round.
    • In 2013, they played in the Preliminary Round.
    • In 2015, they also played in the Preliminary Round.

The Team Players

As of June 17, 2019, here are some of the people who help make Unisport FC a great team:

  • Head coach: Pierre Ndjili Ndengue
  • Assistant coach: Roger Tcheuko
  • Team chef: Marcellin Gaha Djiadeu

The team has many talented players from Cameroon, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, who work together to win games.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Unisport de Bafang para niños

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