By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
After a remarkable journey highlighting incredible talent and determination, Dzekwa Rangers FC will compete in the final of the 2025 Bui Sports Fans Competition (BSFC), marking a historic first for the club.
Through a series of impressive and hard-fought performances, the team rightfully earned its place as a finalist, captivating fans across the city of Yaounde.
Their success according to many represents the pinnacle of a long-term project and has generated significant excitement within the Jakiri community and the broader BSFC fanbase.
The BSFC, now in its 13th edition, is the premier fan-driven tournament organized by the Bui Strikers Veteran Football Club of Yaoundé.
The 2025 edition featured four highly competitive teams, necessitating a grueling round-robin stage to determine the two finalists. Dzekwa Rangers demonstrated tactical resilience and tenacity to emerge from this challenging field.
The Defining Group Stage
The Rangers’ campaign began on a tight note on Sept. 28, opening the tournament against the formidable Melim United. The match, a tense, tactical affair, concluded in a scoreless draw, underscoring the parity among the competitors.
The team, representing the pride of Jakiri, followed this with another hard-fought result on the second day of play, securing a 2-2 draw with Chitah FC in a fixture characterized by its chilling intensity and end-to-end action.
However, the team found its offensive rhythm on the third day of play, delivering a powerful performance that served as their breakthrough moment. Dzekwa Rangers dominated Nso Youths, clinching a commanding 4-1 victory.
This decisive win, featuring excellent coordination and clinical finishing, immediately propelled the Rangers to the top of the classification table, signaling their serious intent to contend for the trophy.
Maintaining this momentum proved challenging in the subsequent fixtures. In the return leg against Nso Youths, the Rangers saw their hard-earned lead slip, ultimately being held to a 2-2 draw.
This unexpected result brought their winning streak to an abrupt halt and tightened the standings considerably. Day five brought another close encounter, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Chitah FC, keeping their qualification hopes in the balance until the very end.
The final fixture of the first round was a high-stakes rematch against Melim United. Displaying veteran-like composure under pressure, Dzekwa Rangers clinched a crucial 2-1 victory, a result that not only reversed their opening day stalemate but also guaranteed their direct, historic qualification into the BSFC championship final.
The Long Road to the Top
This remarkable achievement is the culmination of years of dedicated involvement in the BSFC. The club’s current identity is the result of a significant evolution that began when the team was known as the Jakiri All Student Union (JASA).
Over time, the organization underwent a natural transformation, first competing as Dzekwa United before establishing its current and most successful iteration, Dzekwa Rangers.
Their constant participation, despite numerous setbacks in previous editions, underscores a commitment to the competition and community sports development.
Dzekwa Rangers now stand one match away from realizing their ultimate dream. They will face Melim United once more in the highly anticipated final scheduled for the coming weeks.
For the Rangers, this final is not just a game, but an opportunity to crown their persistence and mark their historical debut with the ultimate prize. The community is buzzing, and the central question remains: will Dzekwa Rangers complete their inspirational journey by lifting the BSFC 2025 trophy?
