Category: Sports

Renowned Cameroonian football legend Geremi Njitap, was subjected to threats by FECAFOOT’s director of protocol, Etienne Tamo, who claimed to be acting on instructions from the President of the Cameroon Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o.

Following the circulation of information regarding the incident, the Cameroon Footballers’ Syndicate SYNAFOC published a release to clarify the public.

According to the release, Njitap who doubles as president of SYNAFOC and African president of FIFAPRO went to the Lions’ dressing room after their 3-2 victory over Gambia to celebrate, but was bundled out.

The communique from SYNAFOC also highlighted that Njitap was a personal guest of the President of the African Football Confederation and therefore had full access to all spaces at the stadium including the locker room.

Despite this, SYNAFOC condemned the action taken against Njitap and emphasized that such unfriendly conduct had given Cameroon football a bad image. They called on the national team to promote unity instea
d of causing disunity.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Cameroon has been banned from participating in the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations. The ban comes as a result of Cameroon’s failure to appeal their suspension, which was handed down on October 30, 2019.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) attributed Cameroon’s non-participation to a violation of its rules and regulations governing the competition. This means Cameroon has been ruled out of the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Morocco in April this year.

The national futsal team of Mauritania, also known as the ‘Cridems,’ are officially qualified for the tournament’s final phase following Cameroon’s disqualification. The Fédération de Football de la République Islamique de Mauritania confirmed the. news on January 31, 2024.

This development is a significant blow to Cameroon’s national futsal team, which had been preparing for the competition for several months.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Cameroonian international Oliver Kemen has signed a three and a half-year contract with Turkish division one club Istanbul Basaksehir.

The move comes after his departure from Kayserispor, which he said owes him ‘unpaid salaries’.

‘After two and a half seasons of proudly representing the club, I had no choice but to terminate my employment contract following several unpaid salaries’ the midfielder said.

He joined the club in 2021, and scored four goals in 54 appearances.

Kemen was part of the Cameroon squad that was knocked out of the ongoing AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

By Biwah Bryan

Joseph Boda Emaleu is the new sports director of Elite One side Bamboutos FC.

His appointment comes to consolidate the club’s dominance in the Elite One this season. The Mangwa Boys are second in group A with just four days remaining.

Emaleu is a well-known former footballer who had a successful career in West Africa before becoming a football technician and manager.

He has previously contributed significantly to the growth of several clubs, including Ghanaian second division football side, Accra Five Star.

The management of Bamboutos FC of Mbouda places confidence in the coach with the responsibility of directing the sporting affairs of the club.

In the current season, Bamboutos have 7 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in 14 games played.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

By Biwah Bryan

Joseph Boda Emaleu is the new sports director of Elite One side Bamboutos FC.

His appointment comes to consolidate the club’s dominance in the Elite One this season. The Mangwa Boys are second in group A with just four days remaining.

Emaleu is a well-known former footballer who had a successful career in West Africa before becoming a football technician and manager.

He has previously contributed significantly to the growth of several clubs, including Ghanaian second division football side, Accra Five Star.

The management of Bamboutos FC of Mbouda places confidence in the coach with the responsibility of directing the sporting affairs of the club.

In the current season, Bamboutos have 7 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in 14 games played.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

WINDHOEK: Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) on Tuesday announced a three-year sponsorship worth N.dollars 3 million to the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF).

MTC’s Chief Human Capital and Marketing Officer, Tim Ekandjo, described the sponsorship as an opportunity to nurture talent and growth, adding that this will assist with the formation of the MTC volleyball premiership.

He said the MTC premiership will be contested by eight male and eight female teams for year one, for which the teams will be provided with branded gear.

‘I was invited to a volleyball match late last year and I was impressed with the passion. This partnership will ensure a strong premiership on the African continent and will diversify our portfolio,’ Ekandjo said.

The president of the Namibian Volleyball Federation, Hilary Imbuwa, expressed gratitude for the sponsorship, saying the expansion of the federation into the MTC Volleyball National League will foster sportsmanship and build a strong sense of community.

‘With MTC’s g
eneral support, we can now expand our reach, enhance the league’s infrastructure and provide even greater opportunities for our athletes to showcase their skills on a national stage. As a federation, we pledge to use these funds transparently, to inspire and contribute to sports in Namibia,’ said Imbuwa.

He said the federation’s goals and objectives would not be achieved without MTC’s support.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

By Biwah Bryan

Joseph Boda Emaleu is the new sports director of Elite One side Bamboutos FC.

His appointment comes to consolidate the club’s dominance in the Elite One this season. The Mangwa Boys are second in group A with just four days remaining.

Emaleu is a well-known former footballer who had a successful career in West Africa before becoming a football technician and manager.

He has previously contributed significantly to the growth of several clubs, including Ghanaian second division football side, Accra Five Star.

The management of Bamboutos FC of Mbouda places confidence in the coach with the responsibility of directing the sporting affairs of the club.

In the current season, Bamboutos have 7 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in 14 games played.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

WINDHOEK: Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) on Tuesday announced a three-year sponsorship worth N.dollars 3 million to the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF).

MTC’s Chief Human Capital and Marketing Officer, Tim Ekandjo, described the sponsorship as an opportunity to nurture talent and growth, adding that this will assist with the formation of the MTC volleyball premiership.

He said the MTC premiership will be contested by eight male and eight female teams for year one, for which the teams will be provided with branded gear.

‘I was invited to a volleyball match late last year and I was impressed with the passion. This partnership will ensure a strong premiership on the African continent and will diversify our portfolio,’ Ekandjo said.

The president of the Namibian Volleyball Federation, Hilary Imbuwa, expressed gratitude for the sponsorship, saying the expansion of the federation into the MTC Volleyball National League will foster sportsmanship and build a strong sense of community.

‘With MTC’s g
eneral support, we can now expand our reach, enhance the league’s infrastructure and provide even greater opportunities for our athletes to showcase their skills on a national stage. As a federation, we pledge to use these funds transparently, to inspire and contribute to sports in Namibia,’ said Imbuwa.

He said the federation’s goals and objectives would not be achieved without MTC’s support.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

By Biwah Bryan

Joseph Boda Emaleu is the new sports director of Elite One side Bamboutos FC.

His appointment comes to consolidate the club’s dominance in the Elite One this season. The Mangwa Boys are second in group A with just four days remaining.

Emaleu is a well-known former footballer who had a successful career in West Africa before becoming a football technician and manager.

He has previously contributed significantly to the growth of several clubs, including Ghanaian second division football side, Accra Five Star.

The management of Bamboutos FC of Mbouda places confidence in the coach with the responsibility of directing the sporting affairs of the club.

In the current season, Bamboutos have 7 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in 14 games played.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

WINDHOEK: Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) on Tuesday announced a three-year sponsorship worth N.dollars 3 million to the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF).

MTC’s Chief Human Capital and Marketing Officer, Tim Ekandjo, described the sponsorship as an opportunity to nurture talent and growth, adding that this will assist with the formation of the MTC volleyball premiership.

He said the MTC premiership will be contested by eight male and eight female teams for year one, for which the teams will be provided with branded gear.

‘I was invited to a volleyball match late last year and I was impressed with the passion. This partnership will ensure a strong premiership on the African continent and will diversify our portfolio,’ Ekandjo said.

The president of the Namibian Volleyball Federation, Hilary Imbuwa, expressed gratitude for the sponsorship, saying the expansion of the federation into the MTC Volleyball National League will foster sportsmanship and build a strong sense of community.

‘With MTC’s g
eneral support, we can now expand our reach, enhance the league’s infrastructure and provide even greater opportunities for our athletes to showcase their skills on a national stage. As a federation, we pledge to use these funds transparently, to inspire and contribute to sports in Namibia,’ said Imbuwa.

He said the federation’s goals and objectives would not be achieved without MTC’s support.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency