By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Promise Enterprise FC and Nso Boys FC have taken a decisive step towards qualifying for the finals of the 2024 Bui Sport Fans Competition (BSFC).
In the first leg semi-finals staged this Sunday, October 27, in Yaoundé, Promise FC and Nso Boys thrashed their different opponents, sending significant messages ahead of the second leg matches.
Promise Enterprise Dominates Dzekwa Rangers
In the first match of the day, Promise FC thrashed Dzekwa Rangers 3-0. Promise Enterprise began their sweet journey at the 6th minute when team captain Louis Berka opened the score sheet.
Dzekwa Rangers, knowing the stakes of the game, began their search for an equalizing goal, but things turned at the 27th minute when Platini Fonyuy doubled the score line to 2-0.
Despite their efforts, Dzekwa Rangers couldn’t balance the score, and the first half ended on a 2-0 deficit. In the second half, Dzekwa Rangers multiplied their efforts but their attempts were met with a stone wall as Promise FC maintained their focus.
However, things turned sour again at the 59th minute as Platini Fonyuy scored a brace, beautifully passing the goalkeeper of Dzekwa Rangers to make it 3-0. Their attempts to reduce the score line was not enough as the match finally ended on a 3-0 scoreline in favor of Promise FC.
Nso Boys Edge Past Melim United
In the second match of the day, Nso Boys beat Melim United 4-2 to take the advantage in the first leg. As early as the third minute, Nso Boys had a chance to take the lead through a penalty spot, but they wasted the opportunity.
After several attempts from both sides, Nso Boys broke the deadlock at the 34th minute through Victor Somo. Seven minutes later, Etienne Kuwong fired a powerful shot from a long range to beautifully put his team 2-0 up.
After failing to score twice from the penalty spot, Ausseni Nyuykighan finally converted a penalty to put his team on a 3-0 advantage at the 60th minute. However, Melim United responded positively at the 64th minute through Bryan Tanlaka. Five minutes later, Derick Tata scored from the penalty spot to reduce the score line to 3-2.
At the 80th minute, Lesly Jumbam put the final nail in the coffin for Nso Boys as he scored the fourth goal to put them 4-2 up. The second leg matches, scheduled for November 4th, promise to be intense encounters.
Dzekwa Rangers will need to mount a remarkable comeback to overturn their 3-0 deficit, while Melim United will have to improve their defensive performance to challenge Nso Boys.
The Bui Sport Fans Competition has generated significant excitement and passion among football fans in Yaounde. With the semi-finals delivering thrilling action, expectations are high for the upcoming return leg matches on November 4.
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