Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Bui Strikers Veteran Football Club, (BSVFC) Yaoundé and Kilum Bees of Oku have played a 2-2 draw in a friendly encounter.
Staged on Saturday, June 29th, in Mbankomo, outskirts of Yaoundé, both teams displayed their dominance over each other as they vied for victory.
BSVFC took an early lead thanks to a mix-up between the Kilum Bees goalkeeper and defense line. The veteran club continued their domination but narrowly missed increasing their lead at the 16th minute.
Kilum Bees seized control at the 21st minute, attempting to equalize. However, BSVFC extended their lead in the 35th minute. The first half ended with the veterans leading 2-0.
After the break, Kilum Bees mounted pressure, but their efforts initially yielded no fruit. However, in the 63rd minute, they capitalized on a free kick to break through the BSVFC defense and reduce the score line to 2-1.
Fueled by the hope of equalizing, the Bees from Oku continued to press. A defensive lapse by BSVFC made things easier and allowed them to level the score at 2-2.
Realizing the momentum have shifted, the Veterans changed their tactics and nearly regained the lead on two occasions but were denied. The match ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw. Notably, the veterans were defeated during the first leg hosted by Kilum Bees.
Speaking after the match, the President of BSVFC, Hyginus Sahka, praised the positive atmosphere that characterized the friendly game. He emphasized that the main objective was to promote unity and togetherness.
“I’m truly happy as President because the friendly game was played in a calm and friendly atmosphere,” Sahka said. “We’ve had some minor disagreements in the past, but today was a blessed day that God made for us to come together, seek reconciliation, and mark the beginning of great things to come.”
On his part, Albert Ndikwa, President of Kilum Bees, acknowledged Bui Strikers’ strong performance. While acknowledging the draw, he emphasized the age difference between the two teams, crediting Bui Strikers’ resilience.
“I believe everyone from Bui Division should be proud that we played a friendly match today,” Ndikwa said. “It’s important to remember that it’s been 13 years since we participated in the Bui Sports Fans Competition. This friendly match reignites hope for our return to the competition.”
He applauded the reconciliatory spirit displayed by the President of Bui Strikers Veteran FC and suggested that this friendly match is a prelude to their participation in the upcoming competition.
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