By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The 2024 Bui Sports Fans Competition (BSFC) kicked off with a thrilling day of football at the Mateco Stadium in Yaoundé. The tournament, a showcase of talent and passion from the Bui community, lived up to its expectations as Promise Enterprise FC and Nso Boys FC claimed dominant victories in their opening matches.
In the first match of the day, Nso Boys FC faced a determined NDECA FC team. The game was a tightly contested affair, with both sides showcasing their defensive prowess. NDECA’s resolute defense frustrated Nso Boys’ attacking efforts, keeping them at bay for much of the match.
However, the deadlock was finally broken in the second half when Houseni Nyuykighan converted a penalty kick for Nso Boys at the 59th minutes. The goal was a pivotal moment in the match, giving Nso Boys the lead and putting pressure on NDECA to respond. Despite their best efforts, NDECA were unable to find an equalizer, and Nso Boys secured a narrow 1-0 victory.
The second match of the day featured a clash between Promise Enterprise FC and Takijah FC. Promise FC, a team known for their attacking flair, dominated the game from the start. However, Platini Fonyuy opened the scoring for Promise FC in the 15th minute, giving them a crucial early lead. Takijah fought back valiantly, but Promise’s defense remained resolute, limiting their chances.
Just before halftime, Macgregor Veraloh doubled Promise’s lead at the 35th minutes with a well-taken goal. The goal effectively sealed the victory for Promise, who entered the second half with a comfortable advantage. In the second half, Promise continued their dominance, and Rodulf Njongmo added a third goal at the 50th minutes to complete the rout.
The victory propelled Promise Enterprise FC to the top of Pool A, while Nso Boys secured second place with their win over NDECA. The opening day of the BSFC showcased the high level of competition and the passion of the participating teams and supporters. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matches and exciting storylines especially as the second day of play comes on September 15