The 2019 regional league in the North West has been successfully launched. This was last Saturday, March 16 on the CCM school field, Bamendankwe. Witnessed by hundreds of spectators, the opening encounter pitted Rangers FC of Bafut versus SIMAF FC of Mbengwi. After observing a minute of silence in memory of Mr. Thumta Joseph popularly known as Pa Joe, a renowned football promoter in the region who recently passed on, the official kick off shot was then executed by the FECAFOOT regional president, Mr. Mbigha Felix.
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| FECAFOOT N.W President, Mbigha Felix handing over special gift (football) to team captain of Rangers F.C |
After assurance from his assistants that all is set, the central referee, Akumbom Jason will then glance at his wrist watch, lift up his head and the sound of a whistle is heard. Just like a diesel engine, action started timidly on the pitch but as time went on, the temperature kept increasing geometrically.
Just about 30 minutes into the first half, SIMAF FC will gain possession of the ball from the centre circle area, vividly execute the lessons learnt in school and just within seconds found the solution to breaking the already punctured defence of Rangers F.C and the goal keeper couldn't help stop the milk from spilling. The first goal has just been netted by Agil Hervé, 10 shirted player of SIMAF FC.
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| SIMAF F.C players at half time |
The first half ended on same score line situation. Both teams went for lessons from their coaches and upon resumption for the second half, it was clear that luck had left Rangers FC. A defender, in a bit to head the ball out of the ring rather saw his hand playing the intended role of his head. It's a handball and the referee accorded a penalty in favour of SIMAF F.C
Frank, putting on jersey number 9 had no stress in converting the penalty into a goal, making it 2 for SIMAF and zero for Rangers.
Till the final blast of the whistle, nothing changed but for several foul plays that incited the referee to be charitable with his cards. A total of 7 cards, six yellow and one red were awarded. And finally the match ended with SIMAF F.C of Mbengwi backing home 3 points. In a low disappointment tune, the team captain of Rangers FC, Mbah Noel acknowledged that it was a poor show on their part but assured their supporters that "We are not losing hope. So we are going to put in more efforts next time and make sure we have a good game".
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| Ndi Tsembom Elvis, S.G, FECAFOOT N.W |
Deiyebga Song, team captain for SIMAF F.C on his part said "Since December 1st 2018, we've been training very hard and I'm happy we won." To him, it's just the beginning because his team's objective this season is to go for the regional Interpol and probably beyond. Same satisfaction was shared by Ndi Tsembom Elvis, FECAFOOT N.W Secretary General concerning the successful start of the league. "After all the huddles we went through to get a playground to launch this year's regional championship, I am extremely happy we finally did the launching" were his words. The championship shall be made up of 4 poles of 4 teams each giving a total of 16. Two teams will qualify from each group to play the regional interpol.
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| Komando Ernest Full, team coach, SIMAF F.C |
Komando Ernest Ful is the team coach of SIMAF F.C Mbengwi. To him, it would've been a fiasco if his boys never won because from their preparations, he expected more goals that just two. As to the prospects of his team, he said their target for now is the mini interpol. Asked if he noticed some lapses at the organisational level, he said "As of now, it is too early to judge them given that it's a new bureau but with what I've seen and heard about their projects, I think they'll do better given that the league is being managed by a young man with young and agile collaborators."_ he ended.
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