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Cameroonians Awaits Election Winner After October 12 Polls

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

A day after more than 8 million Cameroonians cast their votes for president, the nation returned to its routine Monday, but with a profound undercurrent of political chatter.

A Cameroonian selling oranges along the streets (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

From homes to market stalls, speculation about the 2025 presidential election dominates conversations, centering on who will emerge as the winner.

The polls closed late Sunday evening after voters chose from a field of 12 candidates. Polling took place in more than 31,600 stations both within the country and abroad.

Incumbent Paul Biya, at age 92, is seeking an unprecedented eighth term in office, which would extend his 43-year rule.

His campaign had faced challenges from a divided opposition that includes former ministerial allies.

Among the front-runners challenging the long-time president are Issa Tchiroma Bakary and Bello Bouba Maigari.

While the public trades rumors and predictions, the country officially awaits the formal pronouncement of results.

According to Cameroon’s electoral code, the Constitutional Council has up to 15 days from the date of the vote to announce the winner.

Cameroonians Vote To Elect President; Results Expected In Coming Weeks

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

Cameroonians voted on Oct. 12 in a presidential election to decide who will become their president for the next seven years.

A Cameroonian voting in a Presidential Election on October 12, 2025 in a polling station in Yaounde (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

Across the country and abroad, Cameroonians cast their votes in more than 31,600 polling stations. They choose from among 12 contenders, including incumbent Paul Biya of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) party.

A Cameroonian voting in a Presidential Election on October 12, 2025 in a polling station in Yaounde (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

Despite a low turnout in certain polling stations in Yaounde, Cameroonians were seen going to polling stations to exercise their civic rights. At some stations, party representatives were absent, but election observers were present throughout the day.

Cameroon checking the names from the Electoral list in a polling station in Yaounde (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

Political observers say the newly elected president will be expected to work hard to meet the aspirations of Cameroonians, who cite corruption, unemployment, and ongoing national crises as major concerns.

According to the electoral code, election results are expected to be released by the Constitutional Council in or before 15 days after voting.

Counting in a polling station after voting (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

Even though the electoral code permits the publication of election trends, the Cameroonian Interior Minister has prohibited the publication of any results, stating that only the Constitutional Council is authorized to release them.

2025 Cameroon’s Presidential Elections: Frustration Grows as Cameroonians Face Hours-Long Waits for Voter Card Collection

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

With barely few days to the presidential election, Cameroonian citizens are facing massive crowds and disorganized procedures as they rush to obtain their voter cards at Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) offices.

Cameroons quench in long lines to collect voter cards at Yaounde VI ELECAM branch (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

Despite successfully and freely registering to vote, many Cameroonians are recounting frustrating experiences just to pick up their cards.

Visiting the Yaounde VI Council branch on October 8, The Post saw a large crowd queuing up to obtain their cards. According to several people who spoke to the newspaper, the process has become extremely difficult as you have wait for hours.

“I have been here to collect my card since 4 a.m. this morning,” one city dweller said. “Look at when I am collecting my card. This is 11 a.m. It has not been easy because the number is so large and getting access is difficult.”

Another city dweller, identified only as Tsafack, questioned the process. “It is not easy, but I don’t know why you register freely but to obtain your card now is a problem,” he said. “Is there a particular reason why they can’t decentralize these collections?”

A woman identified as Emelda warned of potential chaos. “What is happening here is not good, and if it continues here like this, there is going to be some disorder,” she said. “You have to fight to enter and collect the card. Look at how elders have been here to collect their cards, but there is no way.”

Cameroons quench in long lines to collect voter cards at Yaounde VI ELECAM branch (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

Some passersby who spoke to The Post blamed Cameroonians for waiting until the last minute. They argued that they should have collected their cards earlier instead of rushing in the final days before the election.

However, others stated that even with the late rush, ELECAM is obligated to do everything possible to ensure Cameroonians can collect their cards easily. One city resident said he had been turned away by ELECAM offices since June when he first tried to pick up his card, and he still had not received it.

Attempts to get comments from ELECAM officials about the delay proved unsuccessful. However, at press time, police officers had been brought in to manage the crowd and ease the collection process.

Cameroon is set to hold its presidential election on Oct. 12, 2025. President Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982, is seeking an eighth term in office and faces 11 opposition candidates.

Ahead of Cameroon’s Presidential Election, One Candidate’s Face Overshadow Rivals In Yaounde

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

As campaigns for Cameroon’s Oct. 12 presidential election enter their final days, the political atmosphere in the capital city of Yaounde remains subdued, with many residents appearing going on with their normal activities.

A poster of a CPDM candidate being displayed in a billboard along the streets of Yaounde (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

While supporters of some candidates have mounted spirited rallies, a significant portion of the city’s populace has remained passive observers.

Many residents view the campaign period as mere political theater, suggesting the extensive noise and fanfare have not translated into widespread public enthusiasm.

A dominant feature across the city is the overwhelming presence of campaign posters for the incumbent, President Paul Biya.

The 92-year-old leader, who has held power since 1982, is seeking an eight term under the banner of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) party.

His placards and billboards are prominently displayed on major arteries, public buildings and in nearly every neighborhood.

A poster of a CPDM candidate being displayed in a billboard along the streets of Yaounde (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

However, the near-saturation of Biya’s campaign materials has raised questions about the conspicuous absence of posters for his eight opposition rivals.

Authorities, both at the city and party level, have declined to comment on the disparity. However, the silence from officials has left many Yaounde residents with unanswered questions about the fairness of the campaign’s visibility.

“Looking around the city of Yaounde, you get the notion that only one candidate is running for the upcoming elections,” one resident said. “What is happening to those of the opposition?”

Another resident expressed confusion over the cause. “I have a lot of questions to ask, but from what I am seeing, I am tempted to ask if it is the militants of the ruling party that are tearing up campaign posters of the opposition, or if it is the opposition that has refused to put them up in Yaounde.”

A CPDM  campaign gadget being displayed during a political rally in Yaounde (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

The visibility gap is stark, Ethel, noted she had seen only a handful of posters for an opposition candidate.

“All the billboards are occupied by the CPDM candidate,” Ethel said. “I have only seen two posters for Issa Tchiroma Bakary around the Carrier neighbourhood. I haven’t gone throughout all of Yaounde, but the absence of the opposition posters is worrisome.”

With the official campaign period scheduled to close at midnight on Oct. 11, the city has witnessed continuous campaign caravans as candidates make their final push to woo voters. Despite this last-minute flurry of activity, the visual landscape of the capital tells a story of a deeply uneven contest just days before the polls open.

 

Silent Classrooms In Anglophone Rural Areas As Generations Face Ongoing School Exclusion

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo  

In the rural heart of Bui Division, Northwest Region, a school building that was once filled with the noise of students, stands as a skeletal monument to a lost decade. For almost nine years, since the Anglophone crisis ignited in 2016, this building has doubled as a separatist fighters’ lair instead of a hub for learning.

A cross view of over grown school campus (Picture Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

Its paint peels from the walls, doors hang broken from their hinges, and the silence inside is broken only by the wind whistling through shattered windows and doors. Student benches, once symbols of promise, lie in splinters—some repurposed as kindling for the fighters’ fires.

The overgrown grass invades the school campus, swallowing among other things the football field and the computer and science labs—purchased through the collective sacrifice of parents—lie in ruins. This scene is not an anomaly but a devastating norm across rural communities in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest regions, where a bloody conflict between separatist groups and government forces has weaponized education.

Nearby, 11-year-old Emmanuel (not his real name) trails his mother to the farm, pausing to stare at the forsaken structure.  He should have been preparing to go to secondary school everything being equal, but his classroom is now farm. “Mama, when will school start again?” he pleads, his eyes wide with unfulfilled curiosity.

Marie, his mother, with a look of profound loss, sighs deeply, her gaze lingering on the ruins as memories flood her mind. “Only God can say, my son, but hold on,” she murmurs, her voice a mix of resignation and faint hope. “Don’t worry.”

Emmanuel represents thousands of children in rural communities in Bui Division and othe areas trapped in a cycle of farm, vocational chores and homebound routines. Many of them can’t even remember a full school year. The crisis, fueled by calls for independence in Cameroon’s English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions, has shuttered schools, turning young lives upside down especially in these rural communities.

For many, like Emmanuel, relocation to safer areas with open schools is impossible due to poverty and ongoing threats. “I keep waiting for school,” Emmanuel says in his local dialect. “Mama promises it’ll happen someday. I just pray the fighting stops.”

The Anglophone conflict has weaponized education, with separatists targeting institutions. Clashes between armed groups and security forces have left civilians vulnerable. A recent UNICEF alert from August 2025 reveals that nearly half of the schools in these regions—2,533 out of 5,517—remain non-functional as of March 2025. The Cameroon Education Cluster’s June 2025 report echoes this, estimating 865,029 children in the Northwest and Southwest in dire need of educational support.

For children like Emmanuel, the trauma is deep and multifaceted. Beyond the loss of education, many have been exposed to extreme violence. High rates of gender-based violence and child exploitation have been reported. As one local community leader noted, “For some of these children, seeing human blood has become a normal thing. That is the true tragedy—the normalization of atrocity.”

Human Rights Watch has documented ongoing atrocities, including attacks on schools that force families into hiding. Ghost towns have intensified chaos, derailing any semblance of normalcy. On the other hand, families navigate enforced “ghost towns”—separatist-mandated shutdowns that restrict movement and amplify isolation.

Following the kick off of the 2025-2026 Academic Year in the country this September, these enforced halts have stalled resumption efforts, instilling fear in parents, teachers, and students alike.

“Things aren’t as bad as before, but ghost towns shove us deeper into despair,” Paul, a Bui parent, shared via a phone call. “We’re cornered daily and at any time.”

In remote villages, community schools offer slim hope—if they operate at all. Ineffective teaching plagues these setups, with instructors scarce amid threats. Some urban children from rural areas, now in cities like Bamenda, grapple with similar perils even though a considerable number of children have gone back to school.

While school authorities refused to comment, Martha, a displaced teacher, recounts her nightmare: “Death threats forced me to flee. I lost my home, my savings—everything. City life is harsh; landlords prey on our desperation.” Yet, she persists for her child, navigating the hash times.

To many, the psychological toll is staggering. Parents teeter on desperation. “My kids haven’t schooled properly since this began,” Marie confides. “Community options fail, and real learning is absent. It’s improved slightly, but not enough.”

Educators decry the strategy: “Treating education as a battle tool is devastating,” says an education specialist. “It’s a child’s basic right—denying it dooms our future.”

Infrastructure bears the scars. The International Crisis Group notes that 1.8 million people in Anglophone regions require aid, with 250,000 children hit by school closures. Rebuilding estimates hover at hundreds of millions, far exceeding local capacities. A 45 percent non-functionality rate in schools as of March 2025, per recent statements, underscores the stagnation.

Government responses include rehabilitation and reconstruction programs as well as endorsing the Safe Schools Declaration, but progress seems to be slow especially as the crisis is still ongoing.

The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack rates Cameroon’s efforts as “limited.” International aid trickles in: UNICEF reached 100,000 out-of-school children through distance learning, yet gaps persist. The UN’s 2025 humanitarian appeal for Cameroon remains underfunded at around 30 percent, starving education initiatives.

Peace talks are far from being a reality. The International Crisis Group’s August 2025 briefing warns of election-related unrest amplifying tensions ahead of October’s presidential poll. For now, the crisis festers, stealing years from a generation.

However, Emmanuel dreams big: “I want to be a doctor.” But as he passes the silent school daily, that aspiration continue to fade out. In Bui Division and especially in rural communities, empty classrooms scream for resolution—from Yaoundé’s halls to global forums. Until action arrives, hope lingers in whispers, and futures hang in balance.

For teachers like Martha, survival means adaptation—perhaps informal tutoring amid urban strife. Parents rally, forming support groups to pressure for safe passages to schools. Yet, with 1.5 million children needing aid per UNICEF, the scale overwhelms.

As the 2025/2026 school Year unfolds, the academic year’s tentative start brings guarded optimism. In urban areas like Bamenda, Buea and Limbe among other parts of the anglophone regions, some schools defy odds, welcoming students. However, in rural communities in Bui as well as in other parts of the Anglophone Regions, silence reigns.

But with each passing day, the future of hundreds of thousands of children grows dimmer, their potential extinguished not by a lack of desire, but by a conflict that has stolen their classrooms and their childhood. However, Emmanuel’s question remains: When will learning return? The wind carries no answer, only the urgent call for peace.

Bissaï University Institute, Bridging Classroom To Career Gap

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

The Bissaï University Institute (IUB), a prominent professional university in Yaoundé, is rapidly gaining recognition for its innovative approach to higher education, which emphasizes practical training and direct career integration.

Front view of Bissaï University Institute in Yaounde

Located in the Ekounou district, IUB aims to cultivate the next generation of African leaders by equipping them with the necessary skills to make a lasting impact on their communities and beyond.

IUB distinguishes itself through a unique pedagogical model that prioritizes hands-on experience. The institution features a curriculum consisting of 80 percent practical training and 20 percent theoretical learning, designed to bridge the gap between academic study and industry demands.

This practical emphasis is further enhanced by guaranteed internships with the RENAPROV Group, a key partner, along with its extensive network of affiliated companies. As a result, students not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also gain invaluable real-world experience, making them highly competitive in the job market.

The university offers a diverse array of professional and university programs across several key fields. These include Management Sciences (Computerized Accounting, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Banking and Microfinance, Human Resources, Logistics and Transport).

Law (Business Law, Land Law, Customs and Transit), Information and Communication (Journalism, Corporate Communication, Photography and Audiovisual), Computer Engineering (Software Engineering, Web Design, System Maintenance, Telecommunications, Networks and Security), and Biomedical and Medical-Social Sciences (Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Techniques, Radiology, Kinesitherapy).

Beyond its comprehensive curriculum, IUB provides a modern, serene, and conducive learning environment. The institution prides itself on an experienced and dedicated teaching staff alongside a student-centric administration.

IUB also embraces bilingualism, offering instruction in both French and English, thereby preparing graduates for a globalized professional landscape. A notable incentive for academic excellence is the direct recruitment opportunity for top-performing students into the RENAPROV Group, underscoring the institution’s commitment to its graduates’ career success.

With its focus on practical skills, diverse programs, and strong industry ties, the Bissaï University Institute is positioning itself as a vital institution for professional development in Cameroon, shaping individuals who are ready to lead and innovate.

CPDM Mokolo Market Section Militants Pledge Unanimous Vote For Biya In Upcoming Presidential Election

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

The Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) 14 Sub-Section “C” of Mfoundi II, situated in the Mokolo Market area, has pledged to deliver 100 percent of its votes to presidential candidate Paul Biya in the upcoming election.

Cross section of militants during the campaign rally (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

The commitment was taken during a rally held on Oct. 8 in Yaounde. The event was chaired by Hon. Paul Eric, President of the CPDM Yaounde Zone 2, and was accompanied by S.M Bienvenu Lonkeu Njouboussi, President of the Mokolo Centre CPDM section, among other party officials.

Addressing the militants, who had gathered to strategize for Biya’s victory, Hon. Eric praised the enthusiasm of the CPDM members. Drawing inspiration from the speech of President Biya made in Maroua on Oct. 7, Hon. Eric asserted that the president demonstrated a deep understanding of the nation’s and its people’s problems.

Hon. Paul Eric, President of the CPDM Yaounde Zone 2 (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

“We can be happy because he has promised that he will never tire himself to solve the problems of the Cameroonians,” Hon. Eric stated. “And for that, we must applaud the president. This is just a reminder that there is only one sentence: We vote for him, we vote for him, we vote for him.”

Hon. Eric also commended the section president for his work and urged all militants to remain steadfast as the election day approaches.

S.M. Lonkeu Njouboussi, speaking to the militants and well-wishers, stressed that the primary objective of the gathering was to unite and ensure that on Oct. 12, the militants of CPDM Mokolo Centre secure a victory for their “champion,” Paul Biya.

S.M Bienvenu Lonkeu Njouboussi, President of the Mokolo Centre CPDM section (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

While acknowledging that much work had already been accomplished, Njouboussi stressed the remaining task was to ensure the victory is realized. He highlighted the section’s policy of inclusiveness, stating, “Here at Mokolo Centre, we work as a family. No one is isolated, no one is marginalized.” He specifically called on militants to make sure that everyone vote by 10 a.m. on Oct. 12 to achieve the promised 100 percent turnout for President Biya.

Following the rally, CPDM militants praised President Biya, referring to him as the “wise man” who has led Cameroon “wisely and intelligently,” and expressed their belief in his vision to make Cameroon an emerging nation by 2035.

Officials during the campaign rally (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

“For all that our president has done for us, the best we can appreciate him is to give him the confidence because he is the best driver,” a militant commented.

Incumbent Candidate, Biya Pledges Economic Revival, Youth Jobs in Rare Campaign Rally Appearance

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

In a rare campaign appearance just five days before the close of the 2025 presidential election campaign, incumbent President Paul Biya has promised the people of the Far North Region, and all Cameroonians, a revitalized economy and vast new opportunities if re-elected.

Incumbent CPDM candidate speaking in Maroua

Speaking in Maroua on October 7, the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) candidate said he came to the region to address their concerns face-to-face and demonstrate his commitment to them.

“I will not rest until significant progress has been achieved in this area,” Biya said, acknowledging that he is aware of the region’s problems and “unfulfilled expectations” that have caused doubt about the future. He vowed he would “never resign” himself to the current situation.

While assuring citizens that substantial efforts are underway, Biya stated that “the best is still to come.”

“We will demonstrate greater inventiveness and ingenuity to facilitate the socio-economic integration and self-entrepreneurship of our young compatriots,” he said. The incumbent  pledged to further professionalize training at all levels of education “with a view to better matching training with job market needs.”

Biya promised to optimize existing youth programs, training centers, and business incubators. Simultaneously, he said, “specific financing mechanisms for projects initiated by young people will be developed.” The National Employment Fund will be restructured with this in mind, he added.

“My goal, my dear compatriots, is that every young person, wherever they may be, should have opportunities to easily find a job or become an entrepreneur,” Biya asserted. “No young person, whether or not a certificate holder, will be left behind.”

Biya reiterated a commitment to keep the situation of women and young people at the heart of his concerns during the next seven-year term. “You can be sure of that. I urge you to, once again, kindly lend me your valuable support in this regard.”

The president also focused on infrastructure and energy improvements. Regarding roads, Biya promised a special program to rehabilitate degraded roads and construct new ones, in addition to mentioning existing strategic roads. This program, which he said would receive “substantial financial resources,” is intended to ease movement and “breathe new life into the economy.”

For electricity supply, particularly in the northern regions, Biya promised continued efforts to increase the number of solar power plants and complete the linking of the northern and southern interconnected grids.

He also highlighted plans for innovations in the health, security and other sectors. He however urged militants and Cameroonians to join him in continuing “the great adventure” of building “the united, prosperous, democratic and stable Cameroon they all dream of.”

At M’Mockmbie CPDM Campaign Launch, Population Affirm “Paul Biya Is Lebialem’s Best Choice”

By Doc Moore

M’Mockmbie, nestled in the lush hills of Alou Subdivision within the Lebialem Division, came alive this past weekend as thousands gathered for the Communal Launch of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) campaign. The event was led by Minister Paul Tasong, Chair of the Divisional Campaign Commission for the ruling party.

 

From dawn, roads into M’Mockmbie overflowed with foot traffic, motorbikes, and convoys of supporters heading to the central rally ground, adorned in CPDM colors. Traditional dancers, accompanied by ancestral drums, welcomed dignitaries and onlookers alike, waving peace plants and party flags.

Minister Tasong took the stage with calm authority, delivering a message that resonated deeply with the crowd. Speaking in a blend of English and the local dialect, he asserted, “A Lebialem man is a man of gratitude,” urging the population to reaffirm their support for President Paul Biya.

“President Biya has always stood with Lebialem, even in the toughest times. Now, it’s our turn to stand with him,” Tasong declared, highlighting key developmental achievements under the President’s leadership. He cited infrastructure projects, youth empowerment initiatives, agricultural subsidies, and ongoing reconstruction efforts as evidence of Biya’s commitment to Alou and Lebialem.

Despite ongoing socio-political challenges in the North-West and South-West regions, Tasong emphasized that the government had not neglected remote areas, focusing on education, agriculture, and rural development.

The rally also featured speeches from local political and traditional leaders. Senator Fon Lekunze called on all Lebialem residents to support the CPDM, stating, “We are a people who do not bite the hand that feeds us. Let us give President Biya the mandate to continue his work.”

Hon. Dr. Ateawung Bernard Foju, the local Member of Parliament, passionately appealed for unity and highlighted Biya’s peacebuilding efforts. HRH Chief Dr. Fotsop Dominic Yimnai, CPDM Section President for Lebialem II, praised the President’s inclusive governance approach, asserting that “Alou is not an afterthought but an integral part of the national agenda.”

Traditional rulers, dressed in full regalia, invoked ancestral blessings and publicly declared their allegiance to the CPDM. However, the day’s most poignant moments came from the people themselves, who expressed their unwavering support through song, dance, and chants.

As Minister Tasong and other dignitaries joined in traditional dances, the rally transformed into a vibrant celebration of political conviction. A banner held by a local youth group proclaimed, “100% for Biya in Alou – No Turning Back!”

In a gesture of commitment, farm inputs and kits were distributed to attendees, a move that was warmly received. “This is not just talk; this is politics that touches the people,” remarked a local elder. Farmers expressed gratitude, noting the impact on productivity and food security.

Organizers heralded the massive turnout as a sign of recovery for Lebialem. For a division previously affected by the crisis, the unity displayed in M’Mockmbie symbolized a new chapter of healing and progress.

“Lebialem is bouncing back,” Minister Tasong affirmed. “We will do so hand-in-hand with President Biya, who has never stopped believing in us.”

As the sun set over the highlands, the rally ended with chants of “Paul Biya! Paul Biya!” echoing into the evening as the crowd dispersed with renewed spirits.

With elections approaching, the CPDM in Lebialem has made a bold statement: they are mobilized, motivated, and ready for action. The Communal Launch in M’Mockmbie was more than just a campaign event; it was a reaffirmation of a long-standing political covenant.

As the campaign unfolds across the Division, one sentiment remains clear among the people of Alou: “President Paul Biya is not just a candidate; he is our choice, our father, our leader.”

Melim United Breaks Goal Drought In 2025 BSFC With 1-0 Win

By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo

Melim United claimed the first victory and the first goal of the 13th annual Bui Sports Fans Competition (BSFC) on Sunday October 5 beating Nso Youths FC 1-0 at the Lycée Leclerc School Stadium in Yaounde.

The long-awaited goal drought of the tournament was finally broken by Divine Love, who slotted the ball past the keeper midway through the first half.

Love capitalised on a corner kick to secure the decisive goal and hand Melim United their initial three points of the competition.

Both teams started the highly anticipated fixture with an aggressive stance. Despite periods of end-to-end action, both sides initially struggled to convert their chances into goals, reflecting the tension of the opening match in the second playing day.

Melim United entered the break with a one-goal advantage. Returning for the second half, the victors attempted to maintain their momentum while Nso Youths pressed hard for an equaliser.

Nso Youths FC vs Melim United FC (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

Melim’s defence was resolute, successfully repelling several close-range attacks from Nso Youths. Though Melim United also pushed to double their lead, the 1-0 scoreline remained unchanged to the final whistle.

The match ended under heavy rainfall, which complicated the final minutes of play. Despite the challenging conditions, Nso Youths nearly levelled the score in the final moments of the game.

With the crucial win, Melim United move to the top of the group standings with four points, following their draw in the competition’s opening match on Sunday, September 28.

Nso Youths FC vs Melim United FC (Photo Credit: Mainimo Etienne)

Due to the persistent rain, the second scheduled fixture between Dzekwa Rangers and Chitah FC was postponed and will be replayed at a later date.

Competition play is set to be briefly interrupted next weekend. Matches will not take place on Sunday, October 12, as citizens are scheduled to go to the polls to elect the new President of Cameroon.