SWRL: EEMSA Put Vice Champions to the Sword

2016 finalists Mount Cameroon FC may miss this year's 8th finals (also known as mini inter pools) after they were defeated for the first time at home this season. 

The Lava Boys were beaten 1-0 on Thursday by visiting Elame Esoh Memorial Sports Academy, EEMSA, in the last but one Group B match of the South West regional championship.

Ndifor Michael Ngum scored at the 20th minute to give EEMSA the lead. The Tiko side were able to defend till full time.

EEMSA have wounded Mount Cameroon's pride given that the first leg ended 2-2 in Tiko.

Ekokobe Joseph, the head coach of EEMSA praised his players, management and supporters of the club. The tactician hoped for a ticket in the 8th finals ahead of their home fixture to Leopards FC of Menji.

He however appreciated Mount Cameroon for a strong fight, noting that they had lost because of their numerous ageing players. 

Ekokobe Joseph strategising at half time

Talking to Volcanic Sports, Coach Ache Ebenezer of Mount Cameroon said he was disappointed by match officials and his players. To him all hope is not yet lost despite dropping to 3rd place behind EEMSA with 18 points.

But pressure is evidently weighing on the 2002 Cameroon Cup champions, who play away to UB FC on Sunday. 

Coach Ache Ebenezer of Mount Cameroon facing players at half time

Meanwhile in the first match played at the Mount Cameroon sports centre yesterday, Continental  FA forced Little Foot to a 1-1 draw.

Victoria United failed to play against Eyonde FC yesterday. The Pool A leaders complained about bad roads at the end of the day.

Meanwhile Best Stars were beaten 2-1 by city rivals NQSA.

On Wednesday 13th September

Dynamic 0-4 St Peters

Prisons 1-1 Kumba Lakers

Sunday 17th September

Leopards v Tiko United

EEMSA v Leopards

Little Foot v Eyonde

AFA v Bau Manibok

UB FC v Mount Cameroon

Kumba Lakers v Dynamic

Best Stars v Tiko united

Maumu v St Peters

Wednesday 20th September

Buea United v Bau Manibok

Opopo v Little Foot

AFA v Eyonde

Unofficial classification table

POOL A

1. Victoria United 32 (game in hand)

2. Eyonde FC 25 (game in hand)

3. Little Foot 19

4. America F.A. 17

5. Buea United 12

6. Continental 12

7. Bau Manibok 4

8. Ajax declared general forfeiture

POOL B

1. Best Stars 20

2. EEMSA 18

3. Mount Cameroon 18

4. NQSA 15

5. Tiko united 13

6. Leopards FC 11

7. UB FC 8

8. Manyu FC declared general forfeiture

POOL C

1. St Peters 33

2. Maumu Youths 30

3. Cinyodev 20

4. CUSA 20

5. Prisons 15

6. Kumba Lakers 14

7. Dynamic 10

8. Barca Junior declared general forfeiture

9. Ekona FC declared general forfeiture

10. Vipers FC declared general forfeiture

Defending champions Victoria United, Eyonde FC, Best Stars, St Peters, Maumu Youths, Cinyodev and CUSA are potential mini inter pool candidates this year. 

This is a level every aspiring footballer in the SWR will like to experience.