Kumsa FC Wins Mbororo Peace and Unity Cup Donated by Ta Shey Frank

There was euphoria and fanfare at the Nkambe Municipal stadium last Sunday July 9, 2023 where a mammoth crowd estimated at over 10.000 came together to watch the final of the Mbororo Peace and Unity football competition. The tournament which was sponsored by Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi  Nformi  alias Ta Shey Frank took place under the auspices of the Divisional Officer for Nkambe, Mr. Boukar. At exactly 3pm, players of Kumsa FC and Mbaka FC took to the football pitch with supporters of both teams shouting. The sound of the drums and songs from the club supporters echoed into the hills of Binshua, Kungi and the low lands of Tabenken and Njituh. Barely 25 minutes into the first half,  Abubakar Ali fired the first goal. At the 40th minute, Abubakar Ali scored the second goal and while Issa alias Manu, hit the final nail by scoring the third goal for Kumsa FC. At the end of the first half, Kumsa FC was leading Mbaka by 3 goals to zero. 

Upon resumption of hostilities for the second half, Mbaka FC scored their first goal. At the 75th minute, Mbaka FC scored the second goal and at the 89th minute the 7th shirt missed another golden opportunity to equalize the goal tali. When the central referee of the match gave the last blast of  the whistle, supporters and players of Kumsa FC went wild like wildfire. 

In his appreciation message, the Divisional Officer for Nkambe, Mr. Boukar congratulated both teams for the sportmanshop exercised during the tournament. He also expressed gratitude to Ta Shey Frank the promoter and initiator of Ta Shey Frank football tournament for peace for his efforts in engaging youths in peace building. 

Franklin Ndzi Nformi alias Ta Shey called on all Mbororo youths to respect their parents at home. He added that he could not stay indifferent in extending a hand of fellowship to the Mbororo communities in his efforts to engage youths of Donga Mantung Division in peace building. He told them to shy away from violence and embrace togetherness and mutual coexistence. He also congratulated the organization committee of the tournament for the job welldone. 

It is worth mentioning that nine teams took part in the tournament, with teams from Bafoussam, Douala and Yaounde. Some of the distinguished players of the tournament included the following, Best Player of the Tournament was Adamu from Mbaka FC, best goalkeeper Mensu from Kumsa FC while the best scorer was Issq alias Manu. The winning team baged home the sum of 100.000 FCFA while the runner up and third positions went home with mouth watering envelopes. 

In his concluding statements Jibbo Magaji explained that for the past years these youths used to contribute money to organize the tournament and this year, they were blessed that Ta Shey Frank stepped in with his support. He continued that next year, the event will witness more innovations like horse race and dance competition.