By etienne Mainimo Megnjo
The third day of the ongoing Bui Sports Fans Competition (BSFC) on September 22 featured thrilling matches at the Lycée Général-Leclerc Stadium in Yaoundé.
Both NDECA FC and Nso Boys FC claimed important victories, keeping their hopes alive in respect to qualifying for the next phase of the competition.
NDECA FC Overcomes Takijah FC in a Tense Match
In the opening match of the day, NDECA FC faced Takijah FC in a must-win encounter for both teams. After suffering defeats in their previous matches, both sides were determined to stay in the competition. Given the stakes, both teams had to step up to secure their future in the competition.
The match started with an intense display of skill and determination from both teams. However, it was Takijah FC that took an early lead through Achielles in the 10th minute, but NDECA quickly responded with a goal from Ferdinand Nyuyki who struck a thunderous shot from outside the 18-meter box to equalize two minutes after.
At the 25th minute, Takijah again proved their supremacy when Muhamadu Umaru secured another goal, putting his team in a 2-1 lead. Despite NDECA’s efforts to balance the scoreline, the first half ended with Takijah FC leading.
The second half saw a more evenly contested affair, with both teams creating chances. NDECA eventually equalized in the 53rd minute through Leonard Lobie. Ten minutes after, Ferdinand Nyuyki pushed forward and hammered the winning goal for NDECA FC, putting his team in a 3-2 lead.
As the minutes died down, Takijah created many chances to balance the scoreline, but their dreams were shattered as NDECA secured their victory, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the next round. As a result of their second consecutive defeat, Takijah FC is out of the competition but still has to play their last group match against Nso Boys FC.
Husseni’s Late Goal Secures Nso Boys FC Victory Over Promise FC
In the second match of the day, Nso Boys FC faced Promise Enterprise FC in a highly contested encounter. Both teams had won their opening matches and were eager to continue their winning streak.
The match started with Nso Boys pressing forward, but it was Promise Enterprise who capitalized on a defensive error to take the lead. Nsamelu converted a penalty in the 25th minute, and Louis Berka doubled the advantage just two minutes later.
However, Nso Boys fought back, with Abdel Fomonyuy pulling one goal back in the 35th minute as the first half ended with Promise Enterprise holding a 2-1 lead.
The second half saw both teams continue to battle fiercely. Fanka Hakimi, who had come on as a substitute, leveled the score in the 58th minute with a well-taken dribble. Despite the inclement weather, the match remained highly entertaining, with both teams creating chances.
At extra time, it was Nso Boys who snatched the victory in the dying moments. Huseni Nyuykighan headed home from a corner kick to seal a 3-2 win for his side.
The victory propelled Nso Boys to the top of Pool A with six points, following their 1-0 win over NDECA FC in the first round. Promise Enterprise FC occupies second place with three points, while NDECA FC and Takijah are still searching for their first win.