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Biya regime extends income tax filing deadline to December 1, 2024

26, August 2024

Biya regime extends income tax filing deadline to December 1, 2024 0

Finance Minister, Louis Paul Motaze, announced on August 23 a further extension for non-professional taxpayers’ annual personal income tax (IRPP) filing deadline. Initially set for June 30, 2024, and first extended to September 1, the deadline is now December 1, 2024. This extension aims to give taxpayers more time to fulfill their tax obligations.

Motaze explained that the high volume of recent tax declarations drove the decision. He expressed satisfaction with the increasing number of compliant taxpayers. However, the minister warned that failing to meet the new deadline will result in penalties as outlined in the Tax Procedures Code.

To assist taxpayers, the Ministry of Finance has established support teams at local tax offices and the General Directorate of Taxes. Online assistance is also available through a toll-free hotline (8200), an online help platform on the General Directorate of Taxes website, and a messaging service (+237 691 881 881) for Cameroonians abroad.

Since 2021, non-professional taxpayers receiving income such as salaries, pensions, annuities, dividends, and rental income have been required to submit an annual income declaration by June 30 each year. This requirement, introduced by the 2021 Finance Law signed by President Paul Biya on December 17, 2020, aims to broaden the tax base and ensure greater transparency in income reporting.

Source: Business in Cameroon

Bundes: Chancellor Scholz vows to increase deportations after visit to Solingen mass stabbing site

26, August 2024

Bundes: Chancellor Scholz vows to increase deportations after visit to Solingen mass stabbing site 0

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his government was looking at more ways to increase the rate of deportations during a visit to the site of a deadly mass stabbing carried out by a suspected Islamic State group member from Syria. Speaking during the visit, Scholz said that deportations had already increased by some two thirds compared to 2021 levels.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to step up deportations on Monday during a visit to Solingen, where a deadly mass stabbing linked to the Islamic State group has emboldened the far-right opposition and stoked criticism of his government’s handling of migration.

“We will have to do everything we can to ensure that those who cannot and are not allowed to stay in Germany are repatriated and deported,” Scholz told reporters in the western city, where he laid a flower at the scene of the crime.

“This was terrorism, terrorism against us all,” he added.

The attack, in which a 26-year-old suspected Islamic State group member from Syria is accused of killing three people, has fuelled political tensions over asylum and deportation rules ahead of three state elections next month.

The militant Islamist group claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred on Friday evening during a festival celebrating Solingen’s 650-year history. Alongside the three killed, eight were injured, some seriously.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which campaigns for a crackdown on migration, is leading in the polls in Saxony and Thuringia, where state elections are set for Sunday, and in Brandenburg, which has its election on Sept. 22.

The AfD seized on the attack in its election campaign, with Thuringia’s leading candidate for the party, Bjoern Hoecke, pitching to voters the choice of “Hoecke or Solingen”.

Opinion pollsters Stefan Merz of Infratest dimap and Manfred Guellner of Forsa told Reuters the attack would be unlikely to translate into more votes for the far-right party because its supporters had already been mobilised by migration issues.

Infratest dimap’s Merz cited the possibility that the centre-right CDU could benefit at the expense of Scholz’s centre-left Social Democrats.

Botched deportation

The attack puts pressure on Scholz as his Social Democrats, alongside their Green and Free Democrat coalition partners, bruised from months of quarrelling, are trailing in the polls.

In a sign of tougher rhetoric, Scholz promised in October 2023 to ramp up deportations “big style” – a promise he repeated after his visit to the Solingen attack scene.

Again in June, Scholz said he would take a tougher stance on deportation after an Afghan man stabbed a police officer, who later died of his injuries, during an attack on a right-wing demonstration in the city of Mannheim.

Scholz said on Monday deportations had increased by some two thirds compared to 2021 levels. “But that is no reason for us to sit back and relax,” he added, saying the government was looking at legal and practical ways to boost the numbers.

Authorities had planned to deport the suspect in Friday’s attack to Bulgaria last year under European Union asylum rules, according to German media. The deportation was unsuccessful because the man had not been at his refugee accommodation when authorities tried to carry out the measure, the reports said.

A government spokesperson said the deportation plan had “failed in practice” rather than on any legal basis.

Source: Reuters

Marc Brys alleges FECAFOOT has physically threatened him, intimidated players

24, August 2024

Marc Brys alleges FECAFOOT has physically threatened him, intimidated players 0

The Cameroon men’s national team head coach Marc Brys has alleged he has been subjected to “physical threats”, deprived of basic equipment and his players were sent threatening letters “designed to demoralise them” by the Cameroon Football Association (Fecafoot) during his first international window as head coach in June.

Brys, who was appointed head coach in May by the Cameroonian government, was part of a standoff with Fecafoot in May after they initially resisted his appointment. Fecafoot appeared to appoint an interim replacement after a clash between the head coach and president Samuel Eto’o.

A conciliatory press conference alongside Eto’o, where the Fecafoot president apologised, suggested the rift was healed however it now appears that significant tensions remain.

A letter, seen by The Athletic, was sent by Fecafoot to Brys on August 18, 2024, asking for the coach to explain himself within 72 hours following an interview Belgian news outlet Derniere Heure (DH).

In the interview, Brys made a series of allegations, including that his goalkeeper, Manchester United’s Andre Onana, had to warm up alone for the match against Angola on June 11 as his assistants were not accredited and, of Eto’o, that he “is very influential, but his only success is as a footballer. In other areas — coaching, business, and evidently, as a leader — he has failed.”

Eto’o, a former striker for FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, has been president of Fecafoot since December 2021 but has been the subject of multiple allegations. He was fined by the Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) in July following an investigation into alleged violation of the principles of ethics and integrity. Eto’o was cleared of manipulating football matches.

In a letter dated August 21 2024, which The Athletic has also seen, Brys has responded to Fecafoot by detailing that he will not be a “yes yes” coach and went on to demand answers regarding a series of failings during his first weeks as the head coach, calling the period the “greatest frustrations of my coaching career”.

Brys expanded on his allegations in the interview with DH. Addressing the secretary general of Fecafoot, he wrote, with reference to Cameroon’s World Cup qualifiers against Angola and Cape Verde in June: “How can a coach be deprived of teaching materials (confiscation of jerseys, balls, bus) as part of the training sessions for an essential match to qualify relating to qualifying for the Canada-United States World Cup?

“How do you understand that people I don’t know, with whom I have never worked, find themselves in my dressing room on match day?

“On the eve of the match against Angola, how do you understand that threatening letters are sent to players with copies to their clubs, despite a crushing victory against Cape Verde? This was intended to demoralise them.

“How do you understand when we disembarked in Luanda (the capital city of Angola), I was the victim of verbal attacks from Mr Benoit Angbwa, physical aggression from Mr Thierry Ndoh and that subsequently, Dr Fotso tried to expel me from the national selection bus during our transfer to the hotel? How do you believe that Fecafoot refused to accredit my assistants, forcing the first-choice goalkeeper of the Indomitable Lions to warm up on his own? When we know that for specialists, this is a specific activity with a view to conditioning the national team’s last line of defence. This is unheard of in world football for a national team.”

Brys also claimed that he had seen no condemnation from Fecafoot regarding the personal “attacks” and that he had been the victim the insults of all kinds against me and family”. He then stated his wish to continue working with Fecafoot “only give us polite, courteous professional interlocutors and we will all work together to advance the national team”.

Tensions first emerged in May following Brys’s appointment as Cameroon head coach, which was made by the Cameroon ministry of sport to the “great astonishment” of Fecafoot.

Video footage emerged in May of Eto’o and Brys appearing to have a heated exchange, with Fecafoot then writing in a statement that the decision to replace Brys had been taken following an emergency meeting, convened by Eto’o due to the “inappropriate behaviour” of Brys and his assistants.

The federation announced that Martin Ndtoungou had taken over the Cameroon team on an interim basis and was to hold a press conference to reveal his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Angola.

But, following what it described as a “fruitful and convivial meeting”, Fecafoot clarified the status of the team in a further statement that week, outlining Brys was to remain as head coach, with Joachim Mununga as his assistant.

Eto’o then apologised to Brys in a press conference the pair held, stating that there were a “lot of emotions” in their previous “unfortunate” encounter.

Cameroon are due to face Namibia and Zimbabwe next month as part of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations, to be held in Morocco.

The Athletic has contacted Brys and Fecafoot for comment.

Source: The Athletic

NYENÈ MAWN Europe Convention: MOHWA Nigeria President fleeing the sinking ship

24, August 2024

NYENÈ MAWN Europe Convention: MOHWA Nigeria President fleeing the sinking ship 0

Chief Mrs Stella Arhewoh President of MOHWA in the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the latest prominent Manyu personality to jump ship to NYENE MAWN.

In a soul-searching speech delivered today in Belgium, Stella Arhewoh née Ntui (to use her three names) said the once popular MOHWA is today a shadow of its former self.

The Cameroonian diplomat also pointed out that Manyu Division is a constituency more sinned against than sinning.

Chief Stella Arhewoh furthered that she made the trip from Abuja, Nigeria to Brussels because NYENE MAWN is clearly the organization most Manyu women around the world are looking up to as they consider that MOHWA is a ship wrecked by greed, arrogance and intimidation. Below is her address delivered today at the MANYU WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION’s AGM.  

Dear Members and Delegates,

It is a great pleasure for me to address this August body. The birth of NYENE MAWN is like the birth of a new born baby which is always an occasion for joy and celebration.

While we celebrate the birth of our novel association, we should always bear in mind that the Manyu girl child and development must always be at the center of our actions and decisions.

The people of Manyu look forward to an organization that will bring development to the division and dignity to the girl child. A purpose-driven people will always focus on making the future better than the present and NYENE MAWN is driven by that passion to reshape the future in Manyu Division.

We must also remember the circumstances which have led to the creation of NYENE MAWN. Our organization is being birthed following the chaos that has made us stronger and more determined. We must ensure that the problems which caused us to depart from MOHWA do not become our story.

We must make tolerance our hallmark. We must make democratic deliberation a key component of our processes and procedures. We must make that difference which will endear us to the minds of our people. Strong democratic management will enable us to build a strong, resilient and trusted organization. By adhering to this principle, we will attract many members.

Also, we must always bear in mind that we will not always be on the same page when issues pop up, but how we handle those differences will make or mar us. Disagreement is as old as man, but differences of opinion only test our ability to be solution-driven and innovative.  It should however be pointed out that when we disagree, we must be agreeable. We are many and the rules will sometimes not favor all of us, but that will not imply that we do not have to find common ground. We must be committed to working together to build strong relations and we must be more committed to finding lasting solutions to our differences, that is, if and when those issues show up.

I trust we are all determined to make NYENE  MAWN successful. I can see the joy and determination on our faces. We have come far and near to socialize and meet each other, but we are, first and foremost, here to lay down that solid transformative foundation which will inspire hope in Manyu Division.

We must always know that we are all ambassadors of NYENE MAWN and how we carry ourselves in public will determine how the public sees us. Ours will not be an association of disrespect and insults. Ours should be an association of refined minds whose key goal is to help develop the Manyu girl child and help the Division with its development efforts.

Dear sisters, I would like to keep it short. As you know, brevity is the soul of wit. We should focus on actions and not noise. We should serve as examples for others to emulate. We should make Manyu proud again.

I wish you all the best in your deliberations. Let’s make Belgium 2024 a memorable event. Thanks for your time and enjoy this great moment.

Chief Mrs Stella Arhewoh née Ntui

91-year old Biya to seek eighth term in 2025 presidential election

24, August 2024

91-year old Biya to seek eighth term in 2025 presidential election 0

Cameroon’s long-serving President, Paul Biya, is reportedly set to run for an eighth term in the 2025 Presidential Election.

This was confirmed by the founder of the Foreign Press Association Africa, Kennedy Wandera, on Thursday, who cited a report from News media, The EastAfrican.

The report read, “Cameroon is due to hold its next presidential election in 2025, longtime President Paul Biya will be 93. He has confirmed that he will contest.”

At 91 years old, Biya is one of the world’s oldest and longest-serving leaders, having held the presidency since 1982. Before ascending to the highest office, Biya served as the country’s Prime Minister for seven years, from 1975 to 1982, under then-President Ahmadou Ahidjo.

In a controversial move, Biya recently postponed the country’s Parliamentary and Municipal elections until 2026, citing security concerns in the Anglophone regions, where a separatist conflict has been raging since 2016.

The conflict, which began as protests against perceived marginalisation by the Francophone-dominated government, has since escalated into a full-blown insurgency, with armed groups calling for the independence of the English-speaking North West and South West regions.

Biya’s time in power has been marked by a combination of political stability and growing discontent, with his administration often criticised for authoritarian practices, including the suppression of opposition parties, restrictions on press freedom, and the use of security forces to maintain control. Despite these challenges, Biya has managed to maintain a tight grip on power, winning a series of elections that critics argue were marred by fraud and irregularities.

Source: Arise TV

Eyumojock Subdivision: Member of Parliament and elites brainstorm on school resumption

24, August 2024

Eyumojock Subdivision: Member of Parliament and elites brainstorm on school resumption 0

Elites of Eyumojock Sub-division are currently in Limbe to  brainstorm on how schools can resume in the sub-division.

The event, chaired by the determined CPDM Member of Parliament, Honorable Teku Tanyu, has brought together some prominent chiefs of the sub-division and politicians who hold that depriving children of the opportunity to go to school is a destruction of the children’s future.

Since the socio-political problems in the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon started in 2016, many kids in the sub-division have not been going to school.

For a sub-division of 66 villages, only two villages having functioning schools – Ekok and Eyumojock. 

For the past six years, kids in Kembong, Ewelle, Ossing, Ndekwai, Eyanchang and other villages have not been to school and this is bad news to the sub-division whose leaders hold that the road to a bright future passes through sound education.

Speaking during the brainstorming session, the Eyumojock Sub-division Member of Parliament, Teku Tanyi, himself a disciple of formal education, urged elites of the division to help children to return to school.

He underscored the importance of education to the sub-division’s development, adding that without education, most children from the sub-division will not have the right tools to face the future.

The Member of Parliament who hails from Ossing and who has been working relentlessly for the resumption of schools in the sub-division lamented that many children have been robbed of their future.

This is a developing story and more will be yours when available.

By Dr Joachim Arrey

“Nyene Mawn does not share the same name, logo, motto, song, and clothing with MOHWA” Dr Mrs Patience Abangma

24, August 2024

“Nyene Mawn does not share the same name, logo, motto, song, and clothing with MOHWA” Dr Mrs Patience Abangma 0

This weekend in the Kingdom of Belgium, Manyu and its development issues are in the spotlight-this time around for all the right reasons. Dr Mrs Patience Abangma a committed actress in the Manyu development story last night announced the official creation of NYENE MAWN. Below is her full speech as recorded for us by our correspondent in Brussels.

Your Royal Majesty

Sessekous, Ekandims and Manyangaraws,

Nyene Mawn queens,

Distinguished guests

I feel honoured by your presence here to support the birth of  ‘Nyene Mawn’. And whilst I do not wish to draw attention away from this incredibly monumental occasion, the circumstances surrounding how ‘Nyene Mawn’ has come to be does require me to spend a brief moment to once and for all debunk myths, misinformation and in some cases outright lies.  And whilst I am not here to castigate anyone, on the occasion of the birth of this platform of women’s empowerment, solidarity and sisterhood please permit me to state some facts which will mean that we can move forward with the future in unity and joy. 

1.      Convention 2024: The convention of MOHWA Europe 2024 was initially scheduled to take place in Germany.  Issues arose as to the cost of the hall.  The matter was reported to Cameroon by Germany and when it was not able to be resolved, the committee went for plan B option which was to choose another country since our constitution had clearly specified that requirement of a convention every 2 years.  Florence (SG) was charged with the responsibility of liaising with Prof Ojongkpot.  On her advice as articulated by the SG during a meeting, we conducted a voting with the overwhelming majority of the view that our convention should hold.  Below is a timeline of events:

(a)     17th February, SG sent our save the date flyer to Prof.

(b)     18th February: Prof responded:”thanks for sharing.  Well I would advise that you update our logo to move along with the different fabric logo. And then the background seems a little busy. My one cent”.

(c)     20th February: SG sent the updated flyer.  “ Good morning ma PG Global.  This is the final flyer for our convention.  We will be grateful to know those who will be coming”.

(d)     20th February:  Prof responded. “Ok dear! Let me commission the PRO to do it”.

2.      Process of Dissolution of the then MOHWA Europe: The process of dissolving MOHWA Europe by MOHWA Global was never done in consultation with MOHWA Europe Exco.  A global zoom meeting was scheduled by Cameroon in which the issue of the groups that complained was raised. Exco members were not allowed to speak.  It was then decided that there was going to be a Conflict Resolution Committee to look at the issues raised. Whilst we were waiting for the committer, it became apparent that Cameroon had spoken to those who complained and refused to take into consideration the rejoinder sent to them.  I was added to a call on 28th March 2024 to inform me of their verdict.  I want to reiterate that this is the only time I was called on this issue.  I was merely called to inform me of the decision taken. A dissolution letter dated 27th March 2024 was then sent to me the following day which I then forwarded to the exco.  A response dated 20th April 2024, signed by all the 11 presidents was sent to Cameroon.

3.      Cease and Desist letter:  A letter dated 26th July 2024, was sent from their lawyer in Ireland representing MOHWA Global to all the presidents of the then MOHWA Europe giving clear instructions that we stop using anything associated with MOHWA.  For peace to reign, I responded by assuring them that we will take steps to comply with their request including change of name, wrapper, and anthem and even bring down all material related to MOHWA online.  All the adverts in preparation for our convention were changed.   A week later, the lawyer again wrote proposing a change of name to Manyu Ladies International Society.  I responded on August 8th, 2024 rejecting any suggestion of replacing the word “women” with “ladies” and the word “association” with “society” as these are generic words which cannot be patented. I maintained that we remain the Manyu Women’s International Association (Nyene Mawn). In the likelihood of their lawyer pursuing Nyene Mawn for frivolous reasons, I might have to request for a refund of the money I paid for the patent of MOHWA UK.   I have proof of my receipt.

I want it to be made clear that ‘Nyene Mawn’ is a NEW ORGANISATION. It does not hold itself up as being a version of MOHWA. It is a new cultural organisation quite within its legal rights. Another entity has no legal basis to request a Cease and Desist of another when no breach NO BREACH has occurred. Our organisation does not share the same name, logo, motto, song, clothing or any other type of branding with MOHWA. There is no case to answer here and I hope that the legal adviser is indeed giving them sound legal advice rather than causing them to waste money.

4.      Misappropriation of funds: This to me is tantamount to slander. I am hoping that there will be evidence of the £3000 alleged to have been taken.  At no point had I approached the association to foot the bills for my travels even though I do that in the name of the association. I can say this with my full chest. The only time the exco decided to support was when we were going for the launching of MOHWA Nigeria.  They held a meeting in my absence and they all agreed that I have been spending my own money to represent the association and that they must do something this time.  I was reliably informed later that AG said “ mamie has already bought her ticket and she might not be interested in this support”. She however suggested that they could pay for the hotel which they did.

5.      Events during South Africa Launching: The media space now speaks for itself. The conduct of the PG was plain to see for all those in the room and was captured on Zoom and broadcast to an international audience. On this matter I will merely say 2 things:

(i)  MOHWA promotes itself as a platform for women to support each other. The display by their PG was far from that. Regardless of her perceived justification, an open forum of this kind cannot surely be the place where someone who is meant to be in a leadership role and is before her constituents demonstrates such lack of leadership and unity.

(ii)   I kept silent for a number of reasons and will never regret that decision. The number one reason being I am not only a child of Manyu, I am also the wife of a Paramount Ruler in Manyu who MOHWA knew would be attending the launching. I intentionally chose to demonstrate restraint under fire to protect the dignity and the sanctity of our cultural values, my husband, my children and myself. What came to mind on the day was Michelle Obama’s catch phrase “when they go low, we go high”.

In conclusion, what we have done is not change our name. We have created a new organisation based on inclusivity, respect, unity, love and support for each other as women. It is our right as women of Manyu to do so. And we do it proudly.  We are Nyene Mawn. Ready to embrace all our children. Forward ever, backward never. Let our problems of today be translated into our solutions for the future.  Let us all strive to build a strong institution as they will stand the test of time, not strong leadership as might cause the collapse of an institution if the next leader is not strong. We in Nyene Mawn should put the lyrics of our anthem in practice, foster love, stand for the truth, preach unity and forgiveness. We should refrain from recording and sending angry messages. Please make good use of the conflict resolution committee that has been put in place. Together, we can make a positive contribution to our society here in Europe and to our Manyu division.  It is said that “the journey of a thousand miles starts with one one”.

Distinguish guests; join us in this journey to help us move another step through your financial and emotional support.

Long live Nyene Mawn.

Yaoundé Nsimalen: Despised Prime Minister Ngute bows to Biya as Angels do to God!

24, August 2024

Yaoundé Nsimalen: Despised Prime Minister Ngute bows to Biya as Angels do to God! 0

Cameroon’s fragile and crumbling president Paul Biya is back after 27 days of squandering taxpayers’ money in Europe.

Mr. Biya, who has been in power for 42 years and has nothing to show for his long stay in power was in Europe to watch the Olympics but after the games, he decided to stay in France, a country wherein leaders work to develop their country.

Though at the Olympics Mr. Biya was incapable of motivating Cameroon’s athletes who could not win even a medal.

Upon arrival, Mr. Biya was received by the country’s Prime Minister, Dion Ngute, whom many think is on his way out.

Mr. Ngute has been in office for over six years but has not been able to earn the president’s confidence. Mr. Biya has consistently despised Mr. Ngute and recent pictures seem to confirm this rumor.

Mr. Ngute, it is alleged will soon be replaced as many regime insiders hold that he has overstayed his welcome.

It is also alleged that Mr. Ngute will be replaced by someone at the Presidency or a candidate who is out of the country.

It is also alleged that Mr. Ngute is aware of the decision hanging over his head like the Sword of Damocles and that is why he could be seen in the picture bowing to Biya like Angels do to God.

But Mr. Ngute’s reverence may not convince Mr.Biya whom many accuse of having no respect for his own Prime Minister. The die seems to be cast for Mr. Ngute.

By Soter Tarh Agbaw-Ebai

Yaoundé: Joint investigation uncovers child benefit fraud in the military and police

23, August 2024

Yaoundé: Joint investigation uncovers child benefit fraud in the military and police 0

A joint investigation by Cameroon’s Ministries of Finance, Defense, and General Delegation for National Security has uncovered widespread fraud involving fake birth certificates submitted by military and police personnel to claim child allowances.

Between 2010 and 2021, 12,846 fake birth certificates were declared for children of military personnel, while 4,300 retirees had at least one false declaration. The investigation was launched after the Ministry of Finance noticed a sharp increase in child allowance payments to retired military and police personnel.

The child benefit is granted based on the number of children over 16 years old (for military personnel) and over 20 years old (for police officers) that retirees claim to have raised. The Ministry of Finance explained that the “explosion” in allowance payments between 2010 and 2021 threatened the sustainability of the pension system.

The fraudulent claims led to the suspension of child benefit payments, causing discontent among beneficiaries. In response to complaints from retirees, the Ministry of Finance clarified the situation and implemented a system to regularize the claims.

Of the 110 cases received, 52 have been resolved, resulting in the restoration of benefit increases for August 2024 with retroactive payment for July, the Finance Ministry indicates.

Source: Sbbc

Football: Mbappe set for ‘beautiful’ Bernabeu debut

23, August 2024

Football: Mbappe set for ‘beautiful’ Bernabeu debut 0

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe will enjoy a “beautiful day” when he makes his home debut for the Spanish giants on Sunday in La Liga.

Los Blancos face Real Valladolid in their first match at the Santiago Bernabeu this season with supporters clamouring to see the French superstar in action.

Mbappe scored on his debut for Madrid in Warsaw against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup win but could not find the net in a 1-1 league draw at Mallorca.

“I think it will be a beautiful day for Mbappe, to play at the Bernabeu for the first time in a Real Madrid shirt,” Ancelotti told reporters Friday.

“The fans are very excited about him, and he will have a great game, because of the quality he has — the fans will enjoy themselves.”

Mbappe was linked with Real Madrid for several years while at Paris Saint-Germain and was finally able to make his dream move this summer at the end of his contract in France.

With Mbappe joining Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes and Jude Bellingham in attack, Ancelotti has complained his team have lacked balance in their first two matches.

The coach said Bellingham suffered a knock in training and was being looked at by medical staff ahead of the Valladolid clash.

“We have prepared well for the game on Sunday… we know very well what happened against Mallorca and we have tried to fix it for this weekend,” said Ancelotti.

“I think facing Valladolid will be a good test… we lacked balance at times and we have to work on that.

“It’s not so hard to look for a solution when the problem is clear, there is also a clear solution.”

Vinicius, Mbappe, Rodrygo and to some extent Bellingham prefer to play coming in from the left.

“I won’t tell them we have to play on the other wing when in the last years we’ve won two Champions Leagues playing (from the left),” said Ancelotti.

Madrid lifted a Champions League and La Liga double last season and in 2022 under Ancelotti and after adding Mbappe to their ranks are firm favourites to triumph again in Spain this season.

Source: AFP

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