Renowned Cameroonian sports executive Prosper Nkou Mvondo has opened up about his personal financial contribution to the survival of football in Cameroon, stating he invests nearly 40 million CFA francs annually to support the sport.
Speaking candidly on the popular television programme LES ZEGLISIENS, broadcast by Bnews1, Nkou Mvondo, who also serves as president of a local football club, expressed both pride and fatigue over the weight of this responsibility.
“As president of a football club, I invest nearly 40 million in Cameroonian football,” he shared, his tone revealing the emotional toll such a commitment has taken.
His comments underscore the uphill battle many club leaders face in Cameroon, where the lack of state support, weak league infrastructure, and minimal private sponsorships leave club presidents to shoulder the financial burden largely on their own.
Nkou Mvondo used the platform to call for a major overhaul of the country’s football economic model, stressing the need for more robust government involvement and systematic structuring of the leagues.
“We must rethink the economic model of local football in order to create more viable conditions for the players, coaches, and managers,” he urged.
“Without stronger state involvement and more rigorous structuring of the leagues, these financial efforts will remain insufficient to raise Cameroonian football to a competitive level.”
His remarks sparked wide-ranging debate on social media. While many praised his unwavering dedication and passion for the sport, others raised questions about how such funds are being allocated and whether there is sufficient oversight in local football finance.
Regardless of the controversy, Nkou Mvondo’s revelations shed light on a frequently ignored reality — behind the public passion for football lies a group of committed individuals fighting tirelessly, often without recognition, to keep the sport alive in Cameroon.
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