There was euphoria and trumpets blast at the
Nkambe Municipal Sports Complex as thousands of soccer fans gathered to witness
the 2nd Edition of Hon. Awudu Mbaya Unity Cup that seeks to promote unity in
Mbumland. Vuvuzelas trumpeted into the eucalyptus forest of Nkambe highlands
echoing down into the low lands of Njap, Tabenken and up to the hills of Chup
and Bishua. Fanfare there was. At about 1pm, the entire Donga Mantung Centre
Constituency emptied self. No one would have loved to miss the occassion just
to be told. The female final between Nassara FC and Cosmos FC ended in a tie.
When the two female teams moved into the most decisive part which was penalty
kicks, the euphoria was at it peak. It was a matter of luck for the winner.
However, as God would make it, Nasara FC scored three of the five penalty kicks
to win the female trophy with a cash prize of FCFA150.000. Arrival of the
Divisional Officers for Ndu and Nkambe at about 3:16pm was indicative that
something serious was about to take place. From the four corners of the field
and into the eucalyptus forest, drums and other musical instruments as well as
supporters of the two giants of the day could be seen rushing not to miss a
glimpse of any action.
Veteran FC Beats Formation Sango
It was the
Divisional Officer for Nkambe Central Abba Abdouraman(personal representative
of the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga Mantung Division) who performed the
spectacular kick-off. There was commotion as the central referee Alain Asongwe
alias Alain Bosic sound the blast of the whistle. The two teams tussled for 80
minutes without a cutting razer. Barely 5 minutes to the end of the match,
Veteran FC of Ndu benefitted a corner kick on the left flank of the field and
it was spontaneously connected into the net. Supporters of Veteran FC went wild
in celebration. However, the players of Formation Sango struggled to reduce the
goal tallies but were caught by time. At the end of the 90 minutes, Veteran FC
f Ndu went home with the 8 kilograms (symbiotic World Cup Trophy) this time
with the inscription Hon. Awudu Mbaya Unity Cup and with an additional sum of
FCFA 250.000, while the runners up Formation Sango went home with a cash prize
of FCFA 150.000. The most interesting thing is that all the teams that
participated also had encouraging prizes ranging from FCFA 20.000 to 50.000
depending on the knockout.
Donga Mantung SDO Applauds Donor
Before handing the
trophy to the distinct finalists, the Senior Divisional Officer for Donga
Mantung Division, Ngone Ndodemesape Bernard who rushed back where he was just
to be part of the new way congratulated Hon. Awudu Mbaya Cyprian (MP for Donga
Mantung Centre Constituency) for his initiative to promote mutual coexistence
through football. To the SDO even the teams that lost n the field have won
something and that even the spectators have won something given that “we were
treated to good football”. He said Donga Mantung is the king of the Mountain
and with all these prospects there are hopes that Donga Mantung may also
produce the King of Football. He urged the population to copy the fairplay
demonstrated by the players in the field so that the Division shall continue to
live in peace. He said the tournament gave room for the population to see how
much talent is available in the Division. “At the end of this you would have
made new friends and that is how peace, harmony and concord is built”.
According to the SDO Donga Mantung ha had it fare share of disorder and this is
time for everyone to live like a family.
Mangoh Jones Tanko,
Former Mayor of Nkambe Council congratulated Hon. Awudu Mbaya for encouraging
young talents. He said that the MP of Parliament has demonstrated that he is a
promoter of youth activities. “I hope this tournament will be able to produce a
player of the caliber of Eto’o Fils”. On his part, Samba Kingsley the
coordinator of the tournament said he is delighted that the tournament went on
very smoothly without hitches. On his part the Divisional President of
FECAFOOT, Loya applauded Hon. Awudu Mbaya as well as his collaborator for their
organizational skills.
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