By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Integrity FC (Chancery) and Community FC (RSO) will face each other in the finals of the 2024 edition of the United States Embassy Yaounde Intersection Football Tournament on Saturday July 13.
The finals will take place in Febe village football stadium, Yaounde, and will be presided over by the U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon, H.E. Christopher J. Lamora.
Ahead of the finals, both teams have pledged to continue showcasing and upholding Ambassador Lamora’s Core Values, abbreviated as R.I.C.E.: Respect, Integrity, Community, and Efficiency.
During the competition, the four participating teams have been practicing and wearing jerseys with these values prominently displayed.
On June 22, Integrity FC defeated Respect FC (Pandores) 3-0, while Community FC secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory against Efficiency fc in the second match of that day.
In the third-place match held on Saturday, July 6, Efficiency FC prevailed over Respect FC in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Before the finals, Christian Fondze Kakiyi of Integrity and Polycarp Chenwei of Efficiency FC lead the goal chart with six goals each. Louis Laiyo of Community FC holds the third position with five goal while Emmanuel Mbinkar Shiylajing of Community FC has four goals to his credit.
The winner between the Integrity FC (Chancery) and Community FC (RSO) will succeed Pandores FC, the 2023 champions. The Pandores defeated Chancery 4-2 in the 2023 finals to claim the championship.
Speaking in prelude to the finals, the President of the Striking Eagles, Isa Adamu said, “The Striking Eagles’ exciting 3-month intersection tournament culminates tomorrow! Integrity FC and Community FC will battle it out for the championship at the Febe Village soccer field. Kickoff is at 7:30 am, and our esteemed Ambassador will be gracing the event with their presence.”
he called on all to come “cheer on the teams and celebrate the Mission Cameroon values: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence (RICE). For any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at 699-603-072.”
The Striking Eagles Soccer Team US Embassy Yaounde organized the Intersections Football Tournament 2024, fostering a joyful spirit of unity between American and Cameroonian people, players, and spectators.
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The president and board of directors of the Striking Eagles are demonstrating excellent leadership both on and off the field.