Unisport FC de Bafang facts for kids
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| Full name | Unisport Football Club de Bafang | |
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| Nickname(s) | Flambeau de l'Ouest | |
| Founded | 1959 | |
| Ground | Stade Municipal Bafang, Cameroon |
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| Capacity | 5,000 | |
| Chairman | Emmanuel Leubou | |
| Manager | Marcellin Gaha Djiadeu | |
| Coach | Pierre Ndjili Ndengue | |
| League | Cameroon Premiere Division | |
| 2018 | 16th | |
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Unisport Football Club de Bafang is a football club from Bafang, a town in the West Province of Cameroon. They are often called "Flambeau de l'Ouest," which means "Flame of the West." The team plays in the Cameroon Premiere Division, which is the top football league in Cameroon. Their team colors are bright yellow and red.
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About Unisport FC
Unisport FC was started in 1959, making it an older and well-known club in Cameroon. Their home stadium is the Stade Municipal in Bafang. This stadium can hold about 5,000 fans who come to watch the games. The club is a member of the Cameroonian Football Federation, which organizes football in the country.
Trophies and Wins
Unisport FC has won some important trophies in Cameroonian football. These wins are called "Honours."
National League Title
The club won the Cameroon Première Division once, in 1996. This means they were the best football team in Cameroon that year!
Cameroon Cup Success
They have also won the Cameroon Cup once, in 2012. This is another big competition in Cameroon. Unisport FC also reached the final of the Cameroon Cup three other times, in 2000, 2005, and 2011, but finished as "runners-up" (meaning they came in second place).
Playing in African Competitions
Unisport FC has also played in big football tournaments against other clubs from across Africa. These are organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
CAF Champions League
The team played in the CAF Champions League once, in 1997. This is the biggest club competition in Africa. They reached the Second Round of the tournament that year.
CAF Confederation Cup
Unisport FC has played in the CAF Confederation Cup three times. This is another important African club competition.
- In 2012, they reached the First Round.
- In 2013, they played in the Preliminary Round.
- In 2015, they also played in the Preliminary Round.
Team Coaches
As of 2019, the head coach for Unisport FC was Pierre Ndjili Ndengue. Roger Tcheuko was the assistant coach. The team also had a "team chef" named Marcellin Gaha Djiadeu, who helps manage the team.
See also
In Spanish: Unisport de Bafang para niños
