GPS Kumsa Wins Capt. Chuyeh Mbunkur School Mobilization Football Tournament

There was fanfare and euphoria at Presbyterian High School Nkambe field today December 7, 2022 where the football final of Captain Chuyeh Mbunkur School Mobilization Football Tournament took place. At about 1pm, the sounds of drumbeats accompanied by euphoric songs echoed into hills of Kungi, the forests of Binju and down to the valleys of Njiptu. From Binshua to Njema, Moh and Kumsa, everyone was seen rushing to the PHS field inorder not to miss any of the mind blowing events. Also present to grease the event where fan clubs from 25 schools. It was a whole cultural jamboree that painted the beautiful colours of the cultural diversity of Donga Mantung before the football kickoff. 

When the central referee have a blast of the whistle for the two teams ( Government Practicing School Kumsa and Government Practicing School Nkambe, Group II, there were thunderous applause and shouting from the fan clubs. This was just a signal that the head chief executive officer of Donga Mantung Division, Dr. Nkwenti Simon will give the official kickoff of the match. The SDO  Dr. Nkwenti Simon Ndoh was flanked the Divisional Officer for Nkambe Central sub Division, Hon. Councilor Nfor Marcel representative of the donor and Ndi Richard Tamnjong, chairman of the organizing. 

At 1:48, the two finalists launched hostilities with kickoff by GPS Nkambe Group II. At the end of the first half, none of the team was able to score. After a pause, the two coaches refined their tactics. Barely 20 minutes into the second half, Ngebi Paul of GPS Kumsa sent a cutback that landed on the goalpost and Muhamadou Yaya finished the ball into the goal. GPS Kumsa was one goal up. At the 52 minute, GPS Nkambe group II, Deyan hammered a kick but Mbuli Gislain, the goalkeeper for GPS Kumsa made a Nkono dive to save his team from considering an equalizer. At the 85th minute, Ngebi Paul again sent a missile kick from the left wing found Sixtus, who transmitted the second goal for GPS Kumsa. At the final blast of the whistle, GPS Kumsa defeated GPS Nkambe Group II, 2 goals to zero. Apart from the fact that Capt. Chuye Mbunkur, provided complete set of jerseys (including boots, sucks and balls) to all the 26 schools, all participating school fan clubs received the sum of 50.000 frs each while the winner got 300.000 frs and runners up 200.000 frs. This is however the first of it's kind . Those who took time to attend the final, went back more convinced that Capt. Chuyeh Mbunkur dirs great things in a very simplified manner. 

Young talents

During the tournament several young talents exhibited their skills. The following players were rewarded:

-Best player of the final: Ngebi Paul of GPS Kumsa

-Highest goal scorer of the tournament: Mohamadou Yaya of GPS Kumsa

-Best goalkeeper of the tournament: Mbuli Gislain

-Best player of the tournament: Deyan of GPS Group II Nkambe

Donga Mantung SDO Applauds Captain Chuyeh Mbunkur

Before handing over the trophy to the champions, Dr. Nkwenti Simon, the SDO for Donga Mantung Division described Capt. Chuyeh Mbunkur as an exemplary personality. According to the SDO what Capt. Chuyeh Mbunkur has done shows that he has the entire population of Donga Mantung in his heart. The SDO on behalf of the people of Donga Mantung congratulated the donor for the laudable initiative. 

Capt. Chuye Mbunkur reacts on Tournament Platform

He writes: Thank you very much Mr/Mrs Head Teacher, and thank you all who participated in one way or the other to make this "project" the success that it registered. I am most grateful to the administration, the entire population and other behind the scenes actors who have made it possible for us all this while to enjoy the conducive atmosphere that enables our children to go to school conveniently. Like I said before, the education of our children is non negotiable. That's the most cherished treasure we must afford to give/leave to them. Once more thank you all especially the Organising Committee. There would've been some lapses, but I believe the next edition will be far better. This schools mobilisation Tournament has come to stay and by God's grace will be extended to other areas of our community where our children are studying in peace. I hope you enjoyed every bit of the "project" especially our children who are the target. God bless us all.