Female AFCON 2016:

SW Governor welcomes Lionesses in Buea

By Ajongakou Santos in Buea

SW governor poses for a shot with Indomitable Lionesses

The Governor of the Southwest Region, Bernard OkaliaBilai says he is optimistic that Cameroon’s female national football team, the Indomitable Lionesses, will make Cameroonians proud in November when the Green, Red, Yellow nation host the Female African Cup of Nations.  Mr. OkaliaBilai made this affirmation as he welcomed the female national football team to the Southwest Region last Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Residence Carlos Hotel, Muea- Buea.

                Coach Carl EnowNgatchou and the 26-man-squad are on a two weeks training session at the Mount Cameroon Football Training Centre, Muea- Buea. The training session that commenced since June 19 is expected to run through June 30, 2016 after which the female national football team will go on break before returning to camp for the second and final phase of training. Until these training sessions are completed, Coach Carl EnowNgatchou told the Median, will the team select the 23-man squad that will defend Cameroon in November at the Female African Football Championship.

                While welcoming the lionesses to the Legendary Hospitality town of Buea, often referred to as “the second home” of the team, Southwest Governor challenged them to set a good example for their male counterparts; the indomitable lions by giving the nation the long awaited silverware when they play the female AFCON in November. Mr. Okalia and his entourage likewise assured the female national football selection that the Southwest Region is wholly behind them, and praying for their success as they embark on the expedition. To match words with action, the governor handed an envelope to the squad.

                To the captain of the indomitable lionesses, NguiademKandem, who plies her trade with Amazone FAP (Forces Armeeset Police) of Yaounde, their stay in the Southwest Region is indeed rewarding but for the fact that the rain, coupled with the muddy pitch at the Mount Cameroon Football Training Center does not allow them train regularly as planned.

                The 26-man squad, the Median learned comprise mostly of young players some of whom have left the team to take their Probatoire Examination in Yaounde. Coach EnowNgatchou told ptressmen that he was training the young squad both for the November 2016 AFCAON and other future football competitions.

                As part of their training, the lionesses played a friendly game against Cyniodev Football Club of Buea; a male selection, to whom they lost 1-2. With just three days of their stay left in the Southwest Region the lionesses are more than ever sure that Cameroonian will be proud of their performance in the November expedition.