The fact that two-thirds of Cameroon's local footballers "do not have a copy of their contract is a primary concern, says the head of the country's players' union," according to Piers Edwards of the BBC. Sixty-five percent of players in Cameroon "lack such a contract," the worst figure out of 54 nations surveyed by global union FIFPro. Cameroon Players' Union President Geremi Njitap said, "When you sign a contract, you need to get a copy of your contract -- otherwise, you have no rights." The former Cameroon int'l, who was elected president of the players' union in November, "fears the issue could aid match-fixing and player trafficking." Njitap: "They have no legal protection. This is one of the major problems for these players. This is one of my priorities -- to solve this problem." Close behind Cameroon when it comes to the number of players lacking a contract copy is Ivory Coast, home to the reigning African champions, and Gabon -- "with 60% of players in both countries saying they suffer in this way." Over half the players based in Africa reported payment delays, "a figure that rises to 96% in Gabon, the country which will host January's Africa Cup of Nations." In Cameroon, it is 85% and Njitap is "concerned by the implications." He said, "When you don't pay salaries, there will be attempts by those who try to corrupt players to influence the result of the game" (BBC, 12/1).