By Bakah Derick
Thousands of football fans have been streaming into the St Paul Field in Nkwen from last Friday 4 February 2022 following the opening of the Bamenda pre-season solidarity tournament. The fans only needed space to stand and watch Rangers FC Bafut and Hilltop Strikers battle during the tournament's opener.
"I am here to watch our local players and teams play. I was not fortunate to go and watch AFCON matches but I am happy with the organisers of this tournament who have offered us an opportunity to enjoy our own football. The bad thing is only this dust." Kevin Nsai a football fan notes.
Acdording to the organisers of the Bamenda pre-season solidarity tournament which has been endorsed by the regional league of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) NW, the intention is to assist Elite teams In the region better prepare for the new season expected to start later this month.
The pre-season football event is bringing togather the two elite one teams in region that is Yong Sports Academy (YOSA) FC and PWD Bamenda. Rangers of Bafut and Foncha Street FC are the Elite Two team joining regional league sides like Hilltop Strikers, Rainbow FC, Bafmeng and Option Sport in the tournament expected to run till February 16, 2022.
"I am happy with the opening game. You see how difficult it was for Rangers FC an Elite Two team to have a draw with a regional team Hilltop Strikers. I am very sure that Rangers FC players and technical staff now know that the task ahead is not easy. This will help them to work harder as they prepare for the seaon." Kevin Nsai added.
Grouped in two pools, the leader of each pool will qualify for the final expected to be played on Wednesday 16 February 2022.