14/08/2026
**SEASON-ENDING FESTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTED BY THE 9TH EDITION OF THE CAMEROON CUP FINALS*
*YAOUNDÉ PANTHERS CROWNED WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS; GAROUA CRUSADERS CROWNED MEN'S CHAMPIONS*
Yaoundé, Saturday, August 8, 2026. The Cameroon American Football Federation concluded its season festivities during the events marking the second edition of "Olembe Golden Week" in Yaoundé, featuring the 9th edition of the competition for Cameroon's top elite women’s and men’s flag football teams.
The 9th edition of the Cameroon Cup took place on August 7 and 8 at the Olembe Sports Complex (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM), attended by numerous dignitaries, including the personal representative of the Minister of Sports and Physical Education Mr. Mofor Valentine amidst other VIP guest hosted by the President of the Cameroon American Football Federation and Continental Chair for Africa Mr. Awasum Junior.
This year, the Yaoundé Panthers claimed victory in the Women's Cameroon Cup. The Panthers defeated the Bafoussam Queens 18–6, with Amarachi Favour of the Yaoundé Panthers distinguishing herself by being named the best player in the women's category.
In the men's final, the Garoua Crusaders defeated the Buea Chiefs 20–6; however, Brian Fongwa of the Chiefs stood out as the MVP and was named the best player in the men's category. This year's competition concluded with the following rankings:
*Women's Category*
1 - Yaounde Panthers
2 - Bafoussam Queens
3 - Bamenda Titans
4 - Limbe Sirens
*Men's Category:*
1 - Garoua Crusaders
2 - Buea Chiefs
3 - Santa Cowboys
4 - Yaounde Lions
In a statement to the media following the trophy presentation ceremony at the Olembe Sports Complex in Yaoundé, Mr. Awasum Junior, President of the Cameroonian American Football Federation, highlighted the rise in performance levels. He particularly noted the impressive performances and the enthusiasm surrounding the development and growth of American football in Cameroon—a sport that has recently gained Olympic status and will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.