Sports

17, November 2016

Draws for the 2016 Inter-Pool competition to be stage today in Yaounde ⁰

The Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT has announced that the draw for the 2016 Inter-Pool tournament will take place at its headquarters in the Tsinga district in Yaoundé today Thursday the 17^th of November 2016 at 3 pm.

Cameroon Concord News learnt that the competition has been scheduled for December 2016 after the final phase of the women’s Africa Cup of Nations. FECAFOOT also said in a statement that the city of Bafoussam, capital of the West Region will host the 2016 inter-pool jamboree.

The 10 qualified teams are the ones that finished at the top of the second division championships organized separately in the ten regions of Cameroon. The inter-pool tournament is the only highway that links clubs from the second division to join the elite division known as League 1.

The list of ten candidates this year does not include the mythical clubs such as Union Abong-Mbang, Leopard of Douala and Dihep Ndi Kam of Yabassi.

Here is the complete list of the ten regional champions expected in Yaoundé for the draw:

Far North: Santos FC of Koza

North: Scorpions FC of Be

Adamawa: Watre Polo of Meiganga

East: As Bethel of Bertoua

Centre: FC Yaoundé II

South: Reste of Monde d’Ebolowa

West: As Menoua of Dschang

South West: Victoria United of Limbe aka OPOPO

North West: Bamboulet of Nkambe

Littoral: Avion FC of Nkam

By Sonne Peter

14, November 2016

Women’s AFCON 2016: Enow Ngachu maintains 2015 World Cup squad ⁰

Carl Enow Ngachu, head coach of the indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon has released the names of 21 players selected for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2016 which starts next Saturday in Cameroon. Cameroon Concord Sports desk understands the list that was made public today Monday, November 14, 2016 comprises mainly of the players who took part in the 2015 World Cup in Canada.

Goalkeepers: Ngo Ndom Annette (1), Bororo Tecle (16), Mambingo Mambingo (21)

Defenders: Leuko Yvonne (04), Marie Awona (11), Manie Christine (02) Meffometou Falone (12), Sonkeng Ysis (15), Ejangue Siliki Augustine Sylvia (05)

Midfielders: Yango Grace (10), Nchout Njoya Ajara (03), Feudjio Raissa (08), Ngo Mbeleck Genevieve (20), Ngani Agathe (06)

Attackers: Nkada Agnes (14), Ngono Manie (09), Ada Jacquette (13), Akaba Henriette Michelle Edoa (18), Aboudi Onguene (07), Ngo Mback Batoum (19) and of course Gaelle Enganamouit (17).

By Susan Eyong

12, November 2016

Russia 2018: Lions hope fading away ⁰

The indomitable Lions have recorded a second draw against the Zambian national team in Limbe today Saturday the 12th of November 2016. The visitors got the opening goal to the general surprise in the 35th minute through a Collins Mbesuma free kick. Aboubakar Vincent (on penalty) allowed the indomitable Lions to equalize just before the break (45 + 2). The second half produced nothing for the Green Red Yellow boys.

Nigeria has taken the upper hand after beating Algeria 2-0. Cameroon’s hope for Russia 2018 is fading away slowly but surely. Nigeria is provisionally first in Group B with 6 points, Cameroon 2nd with 2 points, Algeria and Zambia each have a point.

Cameroon Concord Sports Desk

10, November 2016

Cameroon v. Zambia: Henri Bedimo out!!! ⁰

The defender, Henri Bedimo has left the Lions camp in Limbe and is heading back to France. Bedimo sustained an injury on Wednesday, November 9 during a training session with his teammates at the Centinery Stadium in Limbe.

The Olympique Marseille player is en route to France for treatment hinted Vincent de Paul Atangana, the press officer of the Cameroon National football team. Bedimo has joined the list of injured players including Karl Toko Ekambi and Eric Choupo Moting who were replaced by Christian Bassogog and Franck Boya.

Head coach Hugo Broos conducted the second training session with the 22 players available. The Indomitable Lions are preparing for the match against Zambia, scheduled for November 12 in Limbe for qualification to Russia 2018.

By Sama Ernest

8, November 2016

2016 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Francophonizing the sale of tickets ⁰

Following heavy criticism for the delay in the sale of entrance tickets to the stadium for the finals of the 2016 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the Local Organizing Committee finally came out of this silence to make available to interested football fans the prices and points of sale of tickets to access the stadium.

Cameroon Concord News learnt that tickets will go on sale today November the 8th, 2016 in Yaoundé. The news was made public by Jules Eloi Minjeme, the Director of Sports in the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education. Jules Eloi also indicated that the prices range from FCFA 1000 for the popular tribune, 5000 FCFA for tribune A and 2000 FCFA for stands A and B, while the rostrum will be reserved for holders of a invitation.

Our chief football reporter say five major selling points of these tickets are now known. They include the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education, the Multipurpose Sports Palace in Yaounde, the National Institute of Youth and Sports, the Yaounde Omnisport stadium and the Cameroon Football Federation head office. Thus, only the city of Yaoundé, hosting Pool B of the 10^th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has ticket outlets. Once again, the Anglophone city of Limbe, one of the two host cities has been kept out of the ticket sales.

By Sonne Peter

4, November 2016

Geremi Njitap takes command as head of SYNAFOC ⁰

Geremi Sorel Njitap, has been elected president of the National Union of Cameroon footballers. The former Cameroonian international was the only candidate for the race to head the association known as Synafoc.

He was acclaimed at the end of the general assembly that held on Thursday in Douala. Geremi Njitap takes over from the late David Mayebi, who died some five months ago, after more than 20 years as head of the Union of Cameroonian footballers.

By Rita Akana

3, November 2016

3 Cameroonian referees for the 2016 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations ⁰

The Confederation of African Football, CAF has made public a list of 11 referees and 14 assistant referees who will oversee the matches of the upcoming 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2016 in Cameroon. The list of 25 includes three Cameroonians:

Referees

Maria Packuita Cynquela Rivet – Mauritius
Salma Mukansanga – Rwanda
Gladys Lengwe – Zambia
Lidya Tafesse – Ethiopia
Akhona Zennith Makalima – South Africa
Jeanne Ekoumou – Cameroon
Aissata Ameyo Amegee – Togo
Suavis Iratunga – Burundi
Carolyne Wanjala – Kenya
Jonesia Rukyaa Kabakama – Tanzania

Reserve Referee

Letticia Antonella Viana – Swaziland

Assistant Referees

Queency Victoire – Mauritius
Rahma Alouini – Tunisia
Bernadettar Asimenye Kwimbira – Malawi
Mimisen Agatha Iyorhe – Nigeria
Bielignin Elodie Sophie Some – Burkina Faso
Josiane Mbakop Nfongan – Cameroon
Atezambong Fomo Carine – Cameroon
Botsalo Mosimanewatlala – Botswana
Mary Njoroge – Kenya
Idrissa Fanta Kone – Mali
Lidwine Rakotozafinoro – Madagascar
Souad Oulhaj – Morocco
Kossonoux Denise Akoua – Cote d’Ivoire
Adia Isseu Cisse – Senegal

Culled from CRTV

2, November 2016

Cup of Cameroon 2016: Frank Thierry Boya wins “Man of the Match” award ⁰

Twenty year old midfielder and player with Apejes of Mfou, Frank Thierry Boya has been crowned man of the match, after the highly contested 2016 Cup of Cameroon finals between Apejes of Mfou and Bamboutous of Mbouda. He scored the two goals for Apejes FC and helped the team to claim the title of the 2016 Cup of Cameroon.

The man of the match award conferred on Frank Thierry Boya was accompanied by the sum of FCFA 1 million from the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT. To gain the status, the evaluation committee attributed 55 points to Frank Thierry Boya and 21 to his teammate and contestant, Nelson Moukeu and 7 to Magloire Moifo of Bamboutous.

After just years in the Elite 1 football championship, Frank Boya seems to be enjoying a rapid development in his career. He was captain of the U-23 National Football team and participated in the 2016 African Nations Championship in Rwanda.

The rising star was in the Indomitable Lions squad that played on the 6th of August 2016 in Limbe during a friendly with Gabon. Signed from a 4th Division side two years ago as a trainee from the Nkufor Football Academy, Frank Thierry Boya has progressed tremendously in skill and character. The man of the match refers to late Marc Vivien Foe as one of his idols.

Culled from CRTV

1, November 2016

Turkey: Samuel Eto’o scores as Antalyaspor beats Kayserispor ⁰

Samuel Eto’o ,the former captain of the Indomitable Lions gave victory to his team Antalyaspor, on Monday by scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spot at the 28th minute. It was his first goal of the most difficult season of his career and it came against Kayserispor.

Antalyaspor has now left the bottom of the Turkish league table now occupied by Adanaspor. Samuel Eto’o has certainly not forgotten the huge bet he did to a supporter of the club. While the latter was very worried about the future of the club, Eto’o said his club would finish in the top 10 at the end of the season. If his prediction is not fulfilled, the former FC Barcelona has pledged to provide 100,000 euros (about 65 million FCFA) to the fan in question.

By Chi Prudence Asong with cables from CIN

31, October 2016

Apejes of Mfou wins the 54th edition of the Cup of Cameroon ⁰

Apejes Mfou, are the new cup holders of Cameroon football. The Club from the Central Region thrashed Bamboutos of Mbouda 2 goals to nil in a cup of Cameroon finals chaired by President Biya.

Two clubs battled for the 54th edition of the Cup of Cameroon and after a first dull and aimless half, Franck Boya opened the scoring in the 68th minute before doubling down on 73 minute.

By Ebong Kingsley