Muea, Buea:

Papi London Under-15 Football tourney launched

By Ajongakou Santos in Buea

Papy London: I love to see young

people play and grow in football

The 3rd edition of the Papi London Under-15 Football Cup Competition has been launched. The football competition that brought together over 400 Buea and Muea inhabitants was launched last Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Government Primary School Field, Muea.

                There are eight teams competing in this 3rd edition. These eight teams have been divided into two pools (Pool A, Pool B) of four teams each. They include; Dream Stars F.C of Bonduma, Lyongo F.C, Rising Stars of Bonduma, Boom TV F.C of Muea, Val Dino F.C of Muea, Jeannot F.C of Mile 17, Quarter Land F.C of Muea and St. Stephen F.C of Clercks Quarters.

                With over 400,000 CFA Francs donated for this edition, the launcher, Papi London says his passion for the sport (football) is the push factor for this act of good faith. He told the Median that it always is his pleasure to encourage young persons, see them play football and as well entertain the public through this competition.

                Over 190,000 CFA francs have been donated for the male tournament, and another 190,000 for the female tournament.

                Launched on Saturday, June 11, 2016, the Football tournaments (male & female) will run till July 8, 2016. During the 38 days reserved for this 3rd edition, teams in each of the two pools will seek the top position given that the first two of each pool will play the semi finals of the competition.

                According to the official match fixture schedule for this tournament, Semi Final matches have been scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Meantime, the finals will play on Saturday, July 8, 2016.

                Papi London’s initiative that has gained him so much appreciation and respect left the population more than satisfied. Most of them (parents, young boys and girls, popular Buea based musicians) were present at last Saturday’s launch at the Government Primary School Field, Muea. A majority of the population, if not all told the Median that Papi London’s initiative to build future football talents for Cameroon, is a rare scheme in the Fako Division. While encouraging the young football stars; most especially players of St. Stephen F.C who lost (0-1) to Quarter Land F.C of Muea at the tournament opening game, the also promised to give the young footballers the support they deserve.

                Buea based Papa Promo and his dancers thrilled the crowd with their dance, while SPACO, popular comedian, cracked jokes.