By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Dzekwa Rangers has qualified for its first-ever finals of the Bui Sport Fans Competition (BSFC). The landmark result came during the sixth day of play in the 13th edition of the BSFC, which saw intense action Nov. 16 in Yaounde.
Dzekwa Rangers defeated Melim United 2-1 in a nail-biting encounter to advance to the final match of the 2025 edition. The atmosphere was charged, with both sides treating the match like a final, creating numerous scoring opportunities that failed to materialize in the opening period.
At the 30-minute mark, Dzekwa missed a sitter, narrowly failing to open the scoring. Melim United immediately countered and took the initiative, only to miss a golden chance of its own, leaving the first half scoreless.
The breakthrough came quickly after the restart. Dzekwa capitalized on its chances, and within four minutes of the second-half kickoff, the team found the net twice. Both goals came from rapid counterattacks, exploiting costly defensive errors by Melim United.
Knowing the high stakes, Melim fought desperately to reduce the deficit, pressing Dzekwa’s defense relentlessly. However, a determined Dzekwa back line and goalkeeper consistently foiled their attacks.
Melim finally found a lifeline just a few minutes before the end of the game when they were awarded a penalty kick, which they converted to make the score 2-1.
As Melim pushed aggressively for the equalizer, the referee’s final whistle sounded, confirming Dzekwa’s historic victory and its first available ticket to the BSFC finals. The team’s successful run has been described as one of the major surprises of the tournament.
Chitah FC Dominates Nso Youths
In the other decisive match of the day, Chitah FC defeated Nso Youths FC 3-1, ensuring its place in the next round. Chitah only needed a draw to advance, while Nso Youths required a victory to stay alive in the tournament.
Chitah FC played with purpose, breaking the deadlock in the 9th minute with a well-taken goal. Their persistent pressure paid off again in the 27th minute, securing a comfortable 2-0 lead going into the halftime break.
Despite Nso Youths gathering steam after the intermission, Chitah controlled the flow and increased its lead in the 55th minute. The score remained 3-0 until regular time elapsed. In extra minutes, Nso Youths managed a late consolation goal, with the final score settling at 3-1.
Following the sixth day of play, Dzekwa Rangers lead the classification table with 10 points. Chitah FC sits in second place with 8 points, and Melim United occupies third with 7 points. Nso Youths finishes last with 5 points and is officially eliminated from the competition.
Dzekwa Rangers’ first-place finish earns it a direct spot in the finals. Second-place Chitah FC will now face third-place Melim United in a crucial semifinals match. The winner of that semifinal will join Dzekwa to compete for the 2025 BSFC championship title.
