Stories from Douala · Cameroon

The Cameroonian navy intercepted smugglers attempting to export oil, according to a naval commander. The operation resulted in the detention of smugglers and the seizure of oil. Authorities are investigating the extent of the smuggling ring. The source did not provide details on the number of individuals or the quantity of oil. Further details on the quantity of oil or the smugglers' destination were not immediately available. Several suspects were apprehended, and a quantity of smuggled oil was seized. The Cameroonian navy has intercepted smugglers carrying oil near Douala.

AS Nylon of Douala has filed a dispute with FIFA regarding a transfer fee involving player Christian Michel Coffané. Coffané moved from AS Nylon to Albas Ceté on a free transfer in 2024 with a 20 percent resale clause. After one season, Coffané transferred from Albas Ceté to Bayer Leverkusen without AS Nylon receiving the expected financial compensation. The case is currently before FIFA and could result in sanctions against Albas Ceté. S-Nillon claims it has not received any portion of the 20% resale clause negotiated during Christian Coffané's 2024 move to Albas Ceté. The dispute involves the club's claim that no funds have been transferred despite the existence of the clause. Potential sanctions include a one-to-two-year ban on signing players during FIFA transfer windows. The case is now before FIFA and could lead to a one-to-two-year transfer ban for the Spanish club.