By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Bui Strikers Veteran FC of Yaounde showcased an impressive performance as they secured a resounding 6-0 victory over visiting Nso Veteran FC from Douala in a friendly encounter.
The match, which took place on March 9 in Yaounde, highlighted the skill and teamwork of the seasoned Bui Strikers Veterans in a display of sportsmanship and excitement.
The game kicked off with both teams displaying early attacking intent, with Bui Strikers’ Etienne Kuwong opening the scoring in the 22nd minute of the first half.
Despite several missed opportunities in the initial stages of the game, Bui Strikers managed to take the lead. The Bui Strikers Veteran goalkeeper made a crucial save from a penalty that could have altered the course of the match.
The home team continued their dominance as Kuwong Etienne netted a second goal, followed by Ebeneza Nyuywir’s brace and Terence Awira adding to the tally to make it five goals in the first half.
Through strategic substitutions and effective gameplay, Bui Strikers capitalized on their opportunities and displayed a strong offensive performance.
In the second half, Nso Veteran FC regrouped and aimed to stage a comeback by controlling possession and applying pressure on their opponents. Despite their efforts, the vigilant defense of Bui Strikers Veteran thwarted most of their attacking moves.
As Nso Veteran FC pushed for a goal to narrow the deficit, Bui Strikers remained resilient, with Aruna Banfogha scoring the only goal of the second half.
The final whistle confirmed Bui Strikers as the victors of the match with a comprehensive 6-0 win, showcasing their skill, teamwork, and determination on the field.
Speaking after the game, Jude Verdzefe, President of Nso Veteran FC Douala, said he is not disappointed because it was all about sports and entertainment.
“I am not disappointed because this is all about sports and entertainment. We are happy because it was an exciting match, and nobody was injured. Entertainment, friendship, and socializing were all evident during the match. We are happy regardless of the result,” he said.
To John Kerman, a member of Bui Strikers Veterans, “It was a very tough game. We want to thank the coaching team for their tactical dispositions. There was a tactical plan, and we dominated the game in the first half, giving them a hard time. In the second half, it was a balanced game. We fought well, and we emerged victorious.”
“I believe the opponents underestimated us. They relied on their first-leg win in Douala, but they were unaware that we had our own strategy. They caught us off guard in Douala, and today was an opportunity to rectify the mistake we made that day, which we did in a commendable manner.”
Hyginus Sahka Mbah, President of Bui Strikers, on his part expressed his satisfaction with the quality of play during the encounter pointing out that it was deserved victory.
“I am very satisfied with the score line. It wasn’t easy back in Douala. We were surprised when we visited last year and suffered a 5-1 defeat. We worked hard for the scores today, and I believe we deserved it. The camaraderie we displayed is crucial, especially considering their visit here,” he said.
Regarding the team from Douala, he mentioned that they played well, but this time, luck favored Bui Strikers.
“We outperformed them in every aspect, but they are a strong team. They defeated us 5-1 in the first leg in Douala, but this time, we rectified our mistakes. Since the games we played last year, we have not lost except for the match in Douala. We strive for success consistently.”
During the first leg in Douala last year, Bui Strikers Veterans suffered a 5-1 defeat.
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