Lekie Girls keeping tight grip atop of Cameroon’s women elite football
The Lekie Girls are the reigning powerhouse of Cameroon’s women elite football. Their Cameroon Cup victory on Saturday against Louves Minproff, consolidated the presence they established last year when they won their maiden Guinness Super League title and the Cameroon Cup. The Yaounde-based club had just gained promotion to the first division the previous year.
In a similar display of class, the team has retained the Cameroon Cup title.
Raissa Nnanga Ebolo had a stellar performance in the 2024 final. The striker came off the bench in the 30th minute and scored twice, adding to Lys Tiwa’s goal to secure a 3-0 victory.
FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o, accompanied by his Vice-President Celine Eko, football legend Roger Milla, and the Minister of Women’s Empowerment and the Family, Marie Therese Abena, were present at the Ngoa-Ekelle Stadium to watch the match.
Coach Stephane Ndzana’s girls maintained the same dedication they showed in 2023, despite finishing vice champions earlier this year in the Guinness Super League behind FC Ebolowa.
The 2024 Cameroon Cup victory was dedicated to the club’s late President Luc Koa. He passed away on June 6, in France, after an illness.
The club now stands in the top ranks of the Cameroon women’s elite league.
