The 2016 Elite One was the 56th season of the Cameroon Top League.
UMS de Loum dominated the league, winning their first title by a 10-point margin over runner-up Cotonsport.
It was a significant turnaround for UMS de Loum, who finished tied for 11th in 2015, just four points away from relegation.
Fovu Club, Njala Quan and Tonnerre were all relegated to Elite Two after finishing in the last three spots of the 2015 season.
Aigle Royal, Eding Sport FC and Racing Club Bafoussam were each promoted from Elite Two.