South West Football Team lift final trophy
By Brian Mboh
The 25th edition of the FENASCO League A Games ended, on Sunday, 26, 2026, in Bafoussam, with the West region emerging overall best.
This was after one week of intense competition in the towns of Bagangte and Bafoussam, from April 19 to 26.
The secondary school sports jamboree saw the participation of more than 2,000 secondary school students from across the nation’s 10 regions in the West Region of Cameroon for the annual Secondary School Games dubbed FENASSCO League A Games.
The competition’s finals ended in a scintillating football final pitting the South West region against the Littoral, in a highly disputed encounter marked by lots of fireworks from both side. With the South West boys securing a 5 to 4, win on penalty shootout against their Littoral counterparts.
The 27th edition of the competition, has been scheduled to hold in the Centre region.
Overall Competition ranking;
West region Gold 34, Silver 17, Bronze 36
Total 87 medals
Centre region; Gold 27, Silver 15, Bronze 15
Total medals 57
Littoral region; Gold 19, Silver 18, Bronze 25
Total medals 62
Extreme North region; Gold 17, Silver 15, Bronze 23, Total medals 55
Adamawa region; Gold 8, Silver 13, Bronze 24, Total medals 45
North region; Gold 5, Silver 14, Bronze 13, Total medals 32
North West region; Gold 5, Silver 8, Bronze 7, Total medals 20
South West region; Gold 4, Silver 6, Bronze 6, Total medals 16
East region; Gold 3, Silver 10, Bronze 14, Total medals 27
South region; Gold 3, Silver 8, Bronze 6, Total medals 17
Officials at FENASCO
Prof. Nalova Lyonga, Minister of Secondary Education (MINESEC), officially launched the competition Monday, April 20, at Lycee Classique de Bafoussam. The games took place under the theme, “FENASSCO: Creating an inclusive environment for college students.”
The ceremony was attended by several government Ministers and local administrative officials, marking the start of a week-long celebration of youth athleticism and national unity. Continuing a long-standing tradition, the incumbent telecommunications operator, CAMTEL, maintained a high-profile presence at the opening ceremony as the official sponsor of the event.
The current edition of the games has already received widespread acclaim for its logistical execution. From the unveiling of a new FENASSCO monument to the coordination of multiple competition sites, observers have described the organization as top-notch. CAMTEL has played a pivotal role in this success by providing a comprehensive package of financial and material resources to the organizing committee.
Beyond financial backing, the operator provided direct material support to various commissions to facilitate daily operations. CAMTEL was also instrumental in the “Blue Toilet” project, a legacy initiative that saw the construction of 12 toilets across the game sites to improve sanitation for the student-athletes. To motivate the competitors, the company prepared a wide range of gifts for the top performers in every discipline.
The week’s festivities culminated in the presentation of the Chantal Biya Special Prize for Excellence, which CAMTEL awarded to the three best athletes of the games during the closing ceremony. As Bafoussam and Bangangte vibrated to the rhythm of the competition, the operator remains deployed on the ground to support the dreams and talents of the participants.
The partnership between MINESEC and the private sector drew specific praise from Minister Lyonga, who singled out CAMTEL and its general manager, Judith Yah Sunday epse Achidi, for their commitment.
The Minister expressed her gratitude for the operator’s loyalty, noting that the sponsorship includes not only cash but also the essential gadgets and equipment that have ensured the smooth running of the 2025 games.
