25, March 2026
Cameroon Football: Unisport leads, Canon asserts dominance against Fortuna 0
The 11th matchday of the Cameroonian championship wrapped up on Monday, March 23, 2026, with two decisive fixtures. Unisport du Haut-Nkam reclaimed the top spot in the league, while Canon Sportif continued their impressive home run.
Under pressure after Coton Sport’s victory the previous day, Unisport du Haut-Nkam delivered a flawless response by clinching a 1-0 win away against Aigle Royal du Moungo. In a tightly contested yet controlled match, the league leaders broke the deadlock through Tatow, the only scorer of the game. This crucial victory allows the Western Torchbearers to immediately reclaim their place at the top of the table.
Facing the bottom side, Unisport did what was necessary without flinching, reaffirming their credentials as serious title contenders. Meanwhile, things go from bad to worse for Aigle Royal du Moungo, who remain anchored to the bottom of the standings.
Canon Sportif triumphs and climbs the table
In the day’s other match, Canon Sportif of Yaoundé edged out AS Fortuna (1-0) in a fiercely contested regional derby.
The breakthrough came from Bonheur Nkoulou, brilliantly set up by Zacharie Ebogo, who had just come off the bench minutes earlier. This decisive goal secured Kpakum’s second home victory of the season.
Solid and increasingly consistent in recent weeks, Canon continue their upward trajectory and move into the top half of the table.
As for AS Fortuna, they add another frustrating result to their tally following their draw with PWD in the previous round.
With this win, Unisport regains the top spot, which had been temporarily claimed by Coton Sport on Sunday. The battle for first place remains fierce between these two sides.
Behind them, Canon keeps climbing, Fortuna stalls, and Aigle Royal du Moungo sinks deeper into trouble.
Aigle Royal de Moungo 0-1 Unisport
PWD de Bamenda 1-0 AS Fortuna
Culled from Foot Africa


















25, March 2026
Cameroon releases official hymn ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Visit 0
Cameroon has unveiled a musical composition that reflects both the spiritual depth and cultural richness of the Central African nation that is planning for the Apostolic Visit of Pope Leo XIV scheduled for April 15-18.
Titled “Terre de l’Alliance” (Land of the Covenant), the hymn has been composed for a four-part mixed choir with instrumental accompaniment.
It is designed to capture the sacred and celebratory nature of the papal visit, an event widely seen as a moment of hope, unity, and peace for the country.
The text of the hymn was written by Fr. Simplice Vladimir Bidzanga, a member of the Clergy of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Yaoundé, while the music was composed by Dr. Rosny Frédéric M. Mbida, bringing together pastoral insight and musical expertise in a unified artistic expression.
The hymn opens with a litany welcoming the Holy Father, setting a reverent and solemn tone that underscores the significance of the visit.
It then transitions into expressions of joy from the Cameroonian people as they prepare to receive the Pope, interwoven with themes of prayer and hope surrounding his mission.
The text also highlights the role of the Pope as the successor of Saint Peter, emphasizing his spiritual leadership within the global Catholic Church.
The hymn concludes with another litany calling for unity and prayer, reflecting the vision of a Church that is “one and indivisible.”
A notable feature of Terre de l’Alliance is its multilingual composition, which mirrors Cameroon’s cultural diversity. In addition to the country’s official languages—French and English—the hymn incorporates several local languages, including Ewondo, Duala, and Agi’i Mbeligi.
It also features words of welcome in Fulfulde, Oku, Maka, Balondo, Ghomala, Bamoun, Bulu, and Bassa, among others.
Musically, the piece blends traditional Cameroonian rhythms and cultural expressions with elements of Western classical composition. This fusion highlights the country’s artistic heritage while also symbolizing its openness to the universal Church and the wider world.
The composition begins with a solemn introduction that conveys the grandeur of the reception reserved for the Pope, before evolving into a lively and festive celebration.
This dynamic section invites the people of God to welcome the Pontiff with joy, while a declamatory passage reflects on the mission of the successor of Saint Peter.
Terre de l’Alliance
Hymne officiel de la Visite Apostolique du Pape Léon XIV au Cameroun
Auteur – Texte : Abbé Simplice Vladimir BIDZANGA
Musique : Dr Rosny Frédéric M. MBIDA
Sa Sainteté (Welcome), Bienvenue (Welcome) !
Hosanna ! Béni soit celui qui vient au nom du Seigneur !
Refrain
Léon XIV, Pasteur de la Paix,
Sur la terre du Cameroun, sois le bienvenu !
Le Christ nous rassemble, l’Esprit nous conduit,
Ensemble, marchons vers la Lumière !
1
Des rives du Wouri aux savanes du Nord,
Le peuple de Dieu chante ton arrivée.
Amutara azu ! (Car le Père arrive !)
Azu a nnam Kamërun, nnam mvòè. (Il vient au Cameroun, terre de paix.)
Tu apportes la clé, tu ouvres nos cœurs,
Sous le regard bienveillant du Créateur.
II
De la Sanaga aux sommets du Mont Mandara,
Nos mains se joignent pour une seule prière.
O sese, O mulema mwa mbe mwaloba ! (Ô joie, le cœur est la porte de Dieu !)
Nwi lë gha, mbuon dzwi ! (Dieu est là, la paix est là !)
Léon XIV, porte-flambeau de l’espoir,
Fais briller sur nous la gloire de Son visage.
III
Tu es Petrus, et sur cette pierre,
L’Afrique bâtit sa foi et sa lumière.
Du Nord au Sud, de l’Est à l’Ouest, un seul corps,
Le Cameroun t’acclame d’un même accord.
Bénis nos enfants, guéris nos douleurs,
Et sème le grain de l’Amour dans nos cœurs.
Refrain (English)
Leo the Fourteenth, Pastor of Peace,
Welcome to the land Cameroon!
Christ brings us together, the Spirit guides us,
Together, let us walk towards the Light!
Refrain 2
Sous ton bâton pastoral nous marchons,
Unis dans la foi du Ressuscité ;
Que Yaoundé, Bamenda et Douala
Deviennent le cénacle des nations.
Coda
Un seul cœur, une seule prière,
Léon XIV, Pasteur de lumière,
Welcome to the land of lions, One heart, one prayer,
Cameroun, chante à l’unisson !
Hosanna, Glory to the Lord!
Paix sur notre Nation,
God bless Cameroon, Hosanna, Glory to the Lord
Culled from aciafrica