Ta Shey Frank Football for Peace Doles out 7 Trophies in One Week

 The 3rd edition of Ta Shey Frank Football for Peace has been played this year in three different localities in Nkambe Central, notably Konchep, Mbot and Nkambe with 32 football teams participating. The community peace building which is an initiative of Franklin Ndzi Nformi, commonly known as Shey Frank has reached out to thousands in villages of Donga Mantung Division using football to preach peacebuilding. 

It is often said that sustainable development doesn't only needs political governance, but needs to find spaces and platforms that bring people together under a common goal. The love people have shown in supporting Ta Shey Frank Football for Peace activities make it a social phenomenon. The Fon of Konchep described his efforts in lighting communities as action that deserves followers, especially as it Engages the youth. He said  values such as fairness and respect can only be inculcated society if they are many of the likes of Ta Shey  Frank  to build a culture of peace. The Fon of Konchep made this great remark a fortnight ago during the football finals which took place under the patronage of the Divisional Officer for Nkambe Central, Ngida Lawrence Che. 

Young Stars, Red Devils Win in Konchep

In Konchep, 14 teams participated in the tournament. 6 in the female category which was baptisted Mafor Yaah Achidi Judith Cup and 8 teams in the male category. In the female category Young Stars trashed King Football Club, 2 goals to 1, to take home the trophy. Pascaline Yaah, the captain of Young Star, said she thought female football was only in the city but was overwhelmed that it has reached their village. She expressed gratitude to the councilor for Konchep, Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi for encouraging women and building peace. In the male category Red Devils crushed Abdou FC, 1 goal to zero to grasp this year's cup. 

Two Trophies, Lamps Light Mbot 

In Mbot,  Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi optimized the football finals by donating lamps to the eldest persons in the community. Before handing the lamps to the selected beneficiaries, he said the lighting lamps should bring forth peace for the betterment of society and everyone. In the football pitch and after 90 minutes of play, the Banana Lioness held down Rocky FC, 3 goals to zero to win the first edition of the female cup. In the male category, Young Stars outsmarted Rock FC, 2 goals to zero to take home the trophy. Before leaving Mbot for Nkambe, Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi called on the population of Mbot to send their kids to school. He prescribed the notion of peace to everyone. 

Le Bamileke FC, Millennium FC, Young Stars.Win U20, U17 and U12 

Last Friday, the euphoria that started in Konchep rounded up in Nkambe with three trophies on the line. A total of 19 teams registered and participated in the three months tournament. In the U-12 category, Young Stars of Ngwayuh defeated BOCOM FC, 3 goals to 1 after post penalty kicks. Momentum started when the encounter between Millennium FC and UNESCO FC. At the final blast of the whistle, Millennium FC matched over UNESCO FC, by trashing them 3 goals to zero. In the U-20 category, Millennium Youth FC suffered humiliating defeat from Le Bamileke FC during penalty shootout. In two days, three football finals were played and three trophies  doled out with cash prizes. 

Message of Peace

For 3 years now, devoted his time in sponsoring the football for peace tournaments in Nkambe. Last year, the football for peace extended from being only played in Nkambe town to Konchep village and this year, Mbot village joined the bandwagon. The spillover impact of the programme is much more than tremendous in communities. What a better way to build peace, and what a wonderful idea of molding a generation void of violence. Regardless of age, gender or ethnicity, football is enjoyed by all; its reach is unrivaled. 

Speaking in Nkambe to journalists after the last trophy was handed, Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi Nformi heartily extended a message of appreciation and thanks to H. E Shey Jones Yembe, Mafor Achidi Judith, Hon. Gerard Ngala and Musa Shey Nfor for their timely support to build the football nursery in Donga Mantung Division. He said that, although, sport promotes universal values that transcend language and culture, "We can use it as a tool to improve the welfare of youths by teaching them the basics of life, such as the importance of peace, education, obidience, teamwork, leadership, humility, tenacity, and determination".  He added that a child who knows the importance of peace will never go astray. He continued that communities can use football to shine a light on social issues and reshape society.