By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The National School of Public Works women’s flag football team has been crowned 2026 champion of the Cameroon American Football Federation (FECAFA).
The team secured the title on June 27 during the first annual college championship finals, organized in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Yaounde. These festivities are held in the lead-up to the USA 250th Anniversary celebration.
The National School of Public Works edged the PK Fokam ladies with a score of 12 to 6 runs over 2 quarters game of 20 minutes. This year’s men’s and women’s finalists featured the National School of Public Works and the PK Fokam Institute of Excellence.
Speaking after the match, Ngum Nchubea, captain of the Public Works women’s team, praised the federation for its efforts to make flag football a reality in the country.
“We are very happy and thank Mr. Awasum Junior, the president of the Cameroon American Football Federation, for launching the game of flag football, which is now an Olympic sport in secondary schools, high schools and universities,” Nchubea said.
Speaking at the AISOY Field in Yaounde during the finals, FECAFA President Awasum Junior expressed satisfaction with the level of play and enthusiasm displayed by both teams.
“We appreciate each and every one that has contributed in one way or the other to the success of this event, especially the United States Embassy in Cameroon, whom we thank for their support and collaboration in associating the Cameroon American Football Federation with the USA 250 anniversary festivities,” Awasum said.
Joseph Love, from the U.S. Embassy, praised the players’ talent and encouraged them to balance sports and studies as a tool for success.
The Cameroon American Football Federation aims to promote and sustain flag football as a collegiate sport in Cameroon.
