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Cameroon University Games – Buea 2012: National Institute of Sports Grabs Gold, Lives up to Expectation

By Stephen Njumbe Sako

The fifteenth edition of the Cameroon University Games ended on Saturday May 12, 2012 in Buea with the National Institute of Youth and Sports (INJS) occupying top position in the medal classification table. The four-time champions of the annual sports jamboree finished first this year, grabbing a total of 43 medals, 17 in gold, 15 in silver and 11 in bronze. The University of Yaounde II came second, winning a total 43 medals, 10 in gold, 10 in silver and 23 in bronze; while the University of Dschang occupied the third position accumulating a total of 30 medals of which 9 were in gold, 6 in silver and 15 in bronze. The University of Buea’s unsavoury performance and eigth position left a bitter taste in the mouth its supporters and stakeholders.

Cameroon University Games - Buea 2012: 'Building a Cameroon of Excellence'

MINESUP Boss Enjoins Fair Play in Cameroon University Games
By Stephen Njumbe Sako
 
Cameroon’s Minister for Higher Education (MINESUP), Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo, has called on all participants at the 15th edition of the Cameroon University Games to exercise fair play. Prof Ndongo made the call on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Buea, during the opening ceremony of this year’s University Games, taking place on the campus of the University of Buea under the theme “together, let’s build a Cameroon of excellence.” The MINESUP boss encouraged the youths participating at the event to use the games as an avenue to blend physical talents to their intellect, which to him would make a Cameroon of excellence.

 

Mount Cameroon Race of Hope 2012: Uneasy Wins on the Chariot of the Gods

By Stephen Njumbe Sako

The 2012 edition of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope took place on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the Southwest Regional headquarter of Buea. Athletes from the Northwest Region of Cameroon recorded significant victories occupying top positions. The take-off at 7 a.m. at the Buea Municipal Stadium was presided over by Mr Adoum Garoua, Cameroon’s Minister of Sports and Physical Education. Also present was a host of dignitaries and senior government officials. The theme for this year’s race was "Unity in Hope." About 572 athletes took part in the race with 22 foreigners representing 6 countries amongst which were Nigeria (11), Equatorial Guinea (1), Switzerland (1), France (2), Great Britain and U.S.A (6).

South Africa replace Libya as hosts of 2013 African Nations Cup

By Ben Nakomo

The South African Football Association said Thursday, August 25, 2011, it had signed an agreement with Libya’s football federation to host the 2013 African Cup of Nations in place of Libya currently facing a civil war. In its statement, South African Football Association, SAFA said the agreement reached with the Libyan government of Muammar Gadhafi will see Libya stage the 2017 Cup of Nations, which was initially awarded to South Africa, with the 2010 World Cup host country taking over the African Cup in two years’ time. South Africa boasts of top class football stadiums. Libya’s staging of Africa’s top football championship had been in doubt since the NATO sponsored uprising by rebel terrorists against its development oriented enigmatic leader Colonel Muammar Gadhafi.© The Entrepreneur Newspaper 2011. All Rights Reserved

London Unfit to Host 2012 Olympics

Cape Town, South Africa should be considered as alternate Venue

By Ben Nakomo

The London riots amidst perennial security threats from terror groups from Northern Ireland and far afield as Kabul, has cast doubts on the readiness and safety of London to host the 2012 Olympics. With a surge of criminality spreading from London across the British Isles there is drastic rethink on Olympic policing capability of London. David Cameron's regime is alleged talking with security operatives in the United States to help improve on British security. Requiring more than 16,000 troops last week to quel the unrest, amidst looting and ransacking of houses, there are fears amidst some members of the Local Organising Committee on the need to rethink the security budget and plans. London's shocking scenes have caused an original plan that would have seen around 9,000 police officers on the streets of London during the Olympics to be scrapped, and figures closer to the 16,000 which were deployed under its anarchical spree in last  week’s emergency measures are now likely.

Manchester United sign airtel deal

By Ben Nakomo

Manchester United Football Club and Bhartic airtel, the leading global telecommunications company that last year took over most of Zain’s African assets, have entered an exclusive four-year partnership agreement. The sponsorship agreement will see Manchester United support the Airtel Allstars’ search for young African football talent. Customers of airtel will have the opportunity to win tickets to watch the team play in Manchester in the UK, to take part in coaching sessions, access exclusive Manchester United news and download highlights, ringtones and wallpapers through airtel mobile portal. Manchester United’s first-team shirt will carry the airtel brand name.

Javier Clemente Heads Cameroon's National Football Team Coaching Staff

Javier Clemente, Omam Biyick, Jacques Songo’o; the trio in command

By Pamela Bidjocka

It was being rumoured, the rumour and speculation was confirmed through a communiqué signed on Tuesday 17th of August 2010. Javier Clemente, Omam Biyick and Jacques Songo’o all make up the team to coach the Indomitable Lions in the next two years. Before the communiqué was made public, some fans whispered that an agreement between Javier Clemente and the President of the Cameroon Football Federation, Iya Mohamed had been signed in Biarritz, France. The Spanish coach who has been a player and former coach of the Spanish national team will receive his baptism of fire in just about three weeks as Cameroon faces the Mauritius Island in matches counting for the eliminatory of the African Cup of Nations.

Football Camerounais: Le Nouveau Paradigme

Par Mathias Victorien Ntep

La débâcle des LIC -- Lions Indomptables du Cameroun --  lors de ce Mondial en terre sud-africaine a favorisé la mise en exergue des fléaux qui ont jusqu´ici miné le football camerounais et le pays tout entier en général. Les Camerounais – tant du bercail que de l´étranger --  pourront-ils enfin assimiler la pensée selon laquelle il ne sert à rien d´escamoter les problèmes, de recourir au bricolage, aux « quimboiseurs », aux marabouts pour bidouiller des pseudo-solutions ? Pourront-ils enfin comprendre que la réalisation du potentiel du Cameroun et des Camerounais dans tous les domaines passe nécessairement par la valorisation de la critique franche et constructive, du goût du labeur, de la méritocratie, de  la probité, du savoir-vivre  et de la conscience professionnelle?   

Ivory Coast bow out on winning note

Cote d’Ivoire have been eliminated from the World Cup as they failed to achieve the eight-goal swing against North Korea that would have put Portugal under threat, winning only 3-0. The first half was entirely monopolised by the Elephants, but despite creating a stream of chances, they would only strike twice, with goals from Yaya Toure and Koffi Romaric. Such profligacy would be regretted after the break, as the Africans weren’t nearly so sharp and would only add to their tally late on from substitute Salomon Kalou...More

Africa’s only hope bows to Germany, but gets to knock-out stage

By Joachim Arrey

In a highly contested match on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, Africa’s only hope bowed to a much determined German team. The Germans controlled most of the match, putting enormous pressure on the Black Starts who have gone to the knock-out stage due to a goal advantage over Australia who beat Serbia 2-1 on Wednesday. Australia did go down 0-4 against Germany during their first match and this has worked against the Socceroos.