When in doubt, bribe your opponent on the pitch

The sporting world has its share of backroom deals that call into question the integrity of games. It is about time that someone steps forward and offers a more transparent way forward. No more payments under the table. No more match fixing done behind closed doors. Let’s put things out in the open and see the money exchange hands right on the pitch.

That is what apparently happened in a recent game in Cameroon between Bamboutos FC of Mbouda and Federal SC of Noun according to Fecafoot, the Federation of Cameroon Football.

With 25 minutes of the second half gone, Federal equalised to make it 2-2, and were threatening to take the lead.

The coach of Bamboutos then called over the opposition captain, Nkoun a Rim, in front of an incredulous crowd.

Shortly afterwards, according to Fecafoot’s website, Bamboutos captain Koss Roger faked an injury.

He was attended by medical official Barthelemy Tchio – who, Fecafoot say, handed over an envelope containing cash in front of match officials and about 1000 fans.

Roger subsequently passed the envelope to Nkoun A Rim, who was then involved in the incident which lead to Bamboutos scoring a third and apparently decisive goal.

This kind of transparency is so refreshing. In the future one can almost imagine uniforms designed with special bribe pockets and magic spray cans that treat injuries with $20 bills and a team called the Black Sheep at the top of the table.

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Category: Africa, World Football