Sports

2, October 2016

Rigobert Song rushed to a Yaounde hospital ⁰

The former captain of the Indomitable Lions, Rigobert Song Bahanag was rushed to a Yaounde hospital earlier today, reports Cameroon-info.net. The coach of the junior national team of Cameroon suffered a cerebral vascular accident today Sunday, October 2, 2016. According to reliable sources, “Rigo” was at his home in the Odza neighborhood in Yaounde when it all happened.

The former skipper of the Indomitable Lions was immediately taken to the Emergency Centre of the Messa hospital where he is currently under medical observation. Some sources have hinted of a possible medical evacuation of the African football legend in the coming hours.

By Sama Ernest

1, October 2016

Female Football World Cup U17: Canada defeats Cameroon ⁰

Indomitable Lionesses were beaten 3-2 yesterday by the Canucks of Canada. The Canadians opened the score sheet through Huitema in the 3rd minute. Cameroon equalized in the 17th minute with a free kick from Djoubi.

The Lionesses followed with a second goal at the 42^nd minute of the encounter through Dabda. The Canadians were awarded a penalty in the 75th minute rightly taken by Stratigakis.

Taylor scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute. Final score, 3-2 in favour of Canada.

By Chi Prudence Asong

25, September 2016

FIFA World Cup 2018: Moscow unveils cup mascots ⁰

Russia has unveiled three candidates to become the official mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. An image of a tiger, a wolf, and a cat, were projected onto the Moscow State University. The presentation was part of the annual Circle of Light International Festival.

An online vote was launched, so Russian football fans could decide on their favorite character. The winning character will be announced live on television on October 21st. The 2018 World Cup will be held from June 14th to July 15th at 12 stadiums in different Russian cities.

Presstv

19, September 2016

Cameroon: Prime Minister Philemon Yang pays tribute to CAF President Issa Hayatou ⁰

Prime Minister Philemon Yang, has praised the work of the President of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou. The CAF chief executive was one of the attractions during the official draw and presentation ceremony of the logo, mascot and anthem for the African Cup of Nations Women’s Football Cameroon 2016.

The Premier took the opportunity to pay tribute to this great son of the country that has headed CAF since 1988 and moonlighted as Acting President of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and above all, is now an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Said Philemon Yang, “I would particularly like to acknowledge the presence of Mr. Issa Hayatou, worthy and valiant son of Cameroon, President of the African Football Confederation, Vice-President of FIFA and former interim president of FIFA. Mr. President Hayatou, the Head of State asked me to convey his warm greetings to your work in the service of international sport. At its 129^th session held in Rio, Brazil, the International Olympic Committee raised you to the honorary member of dignity. The other distinction spends your merit, your talent, and your commitment to the global sports movement. “

For his part, the CAF President, visibly marked by the praise he had received in the ceremony, was keen to stress his unwavering commitment to his homeland, Cameroon and joy of being with his family.

By Soter Tarh Agbaw-Ebai

19, September 2016

Female Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon to clash with Egypt on November the 19th ⁰

The draw for the tenth edition of the women’s football African Cup of Nations taking place from the 19 of November to the 3^rd of December 2016, was held on Sunday in Yaounde. 8 teams will take part in this competition. They are:

Group A

Cameroon

Egypt

South Africa

Zimbabwe

Group B

Nigeria

Mali

Ghana

Kenya

Pool A will evolve in Yaounde and Group B teams will compete in Limbe. The opening match will pit Cameroon against Egypt on November the 19, 2016 at the Yaounde Omnisport stadium. The anthem and mascot of the tournament were presented to the public.

By Ebong Kingsley

15, September 2016

Cameroon 2016: The Black Queens will be in Limbe ⁰

The “Black Queens as they are commonly called” is the Female National Football Team of Ghana administered under the Ghana Football Association. It is among the eight partaker of the 2016 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations bid for Limbe- Cameroon this November 2016. The female football squad has been gaining strides under the administration of Yusif Basigi as head coach, Mercy Myles as Captain, Alhaji Adam Munkaila – Chairman of the Management Committee.

The team’s ever first international outing was in February 1991 in Lagos-Nigeria where it bowed to Nigeria one goal to five. Its biggest win was registered on 11th July 2004 where she beat Guinea 13 goals to nil. Its greatest defeat so far was on 22nd July 2016 in Paderborn- Germany during a friendly with Germany, she was battered by 11 goals to nil. Talking about the World cup tournament, it is worth noting that the Black Queens have made it 3 times; first in 1999, and with best results during the first round in 1999, 2003, and 2007.

And finally in the Africa Women’s Championship, it has made 10 appearances, first in 1991 with best results as second position in 1998, 2002, and 2006. But unfortunately has never succeeded to qualify for the Summer Olympic Games. That notwithstanding hopes are high that the team will likely register outstanding performances this 2016 for the fact that it will be appearing for the 11th time in the Africa Women’s Championship- free from the ordeal of “fresh man fright.” The team has twice produced the best players of the year, in the African Women’s football records.

– Alberta Sackey — 2002 African Women Player of the Year
– Adjoa Bayor — 2003 African Women Player of the Year

The Black queens are presently warming up – awaiting the November 2016 Africa Women’s Football Championship in Cameroon with white jerseys set as their first outfit and yellow as the second.

The team is composed by the following categories of players:

Goal keepers

– Fafali Dumehasi
– Patricia Mantey

Midfielders

–    Hillia Kobblah
–    Mary Berko
–    Agnes Quaye
–    Portia Boakye
–    Mary Essiful

Defenders

–    Janet Egyir
–    Juliet Acheampong
–    Grace Asare
–    Cynthia Adobea
–    Mercy Myles
–    Elizabeth Addo
–    Rosemary Ampem
–    Linda Eshun

Midfielders

–    Hillia Kobblah
–    Mary Berko
–    Agnes Quaye
–    Portia Boakye
–    Mary Essiful

Forwarders

–    Faiza Ibrahim
–    Elizabeth Cudjoe
–    Samira Suleman
–    Agnes Aduako
–    Diana Ankomah

Culled from CRTV

13, September 2016

Africa Women Cup of Nations: 26 Enow Ngachu ladies in camp ⁰

26 players of the women’s senior national football team are in their fifth camp in Akono, in the outskirts of Yaounde, to prepare for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to be played in November and December in Cameroon.

The training which began on the 12^th of September 2016 will run till 24th September 2016. Head coach, Enow Ngachu indicated that the players who were not part of the camp due to their involvement in other international competitions will join the fold by October 2016.

Below are the names of the 26 Lionesses in camp:

Ogmahan Marthe Awa
Merang Raissa
Ngo Ndom Annette
Bororo Tehcle
Liapoe Gladys
Aghokeng Marlyse
Wanki Rita
Ngo Batoum
Doudou Ousmanou
Mafotchang Ermine
Omboudou Brigitte
Ngo Mbeleck
Meyong Menene
Machia Farida
Mbappe Etoundi
Ejangue Siliki
Akaba Michele
Ndum Yoh Carine
Nkomidio A Mbassa
Akamba Dani
Manie Christine
Abena Therese
Sonckeng Ysis
Beko Bingono
Bella Rose
Ewodo Ekoge Gladys

11, September 2016

Russia 2018: South African referee to handle duel between Cameroon and Algeria ⁰

FIFA through the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the identity of the arbitrator for the highly anticipated duel between two African football giants, Cameroon and Algeria.

The first leg that will be staged in Algiers will be handled by the South African, Daniel Bennett. The 40 year old, Daniel Bennett is an international referee since 2002.

By Rita Akana

7, September 2016

Paralympic Games: Cameroon in Rio with one athlete, 7 man delegation ⁰

The Paralympic Games will begin this Wednesday in the city of Rio and the competition will see only one Cameroonian taking part. Unlike the Olympics when Cameroon was represented by 24 athletes in four disciplines, the Paralympic Games scheduled to end on the 18^th of September will have Christian Gobe based in Switzerland since 2000 fighting for Cameroon.

Broken by polio and confined to a wheelchair since the age of 4 years, Christian was a gold medalist at the All Africa Games (shot put). He was also a silver medalist at the Grand Athletics CPI in Dubai in 2014. He has never been supported by the CPDM regime in Cameroon on lame and ridiculous reason that there are no financial means for disabled athletes.

Interestingly, a man whose name we got as Jean Jacques Ndoudoumou, the so-called President of the Cameroon National Paralympic Committee, left Cameroon on Monday at the head of a delegation of six members to encourage our Christian Gobe.

By Rita Akana

6, September 2016

Stadium of Lights Limbe: Cameroon 2 Gabon 1 ⁰

The Indomitable Lions have beaten the Panthers of Gabon 2 goals to 1 in a friendly encounter hosted in the stadium of lights in Victoria-Limbe. The first Cameroonian goal came at the 64th minute from a 25 meters free kick by Moukandjo that was converted by Anatole Abang.

The Gabonese came back into the game at the 74th minute, following a challenge by a Cameroon defender Djetei and Kanga Kaku benefitted and equalized. Edgar Salli fired home the winner at the 92^nd minute. Final score of the game Cameroon 2 Gabon 1

List of Cameroon 11

Goalkeeper: Ako

Defenders: Ngwem, Djettei, Ngadeu, Oyongo

Midfielders: Tchani, Boya, Kom

Attackers: Abang, Salli, Moukandjo

By Ebong Kingsley