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Cameroonian forward and African Women’s Player of the Year 2015, Gaelle Deborah Enganamouit, has lost out on the second BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year award.

The award was won by Scotland and Seattle Reign midfielder 25-year old Kim Little, who topped the supporters poll to win the second edition of the award organized by the British broadcaster

Kim fended off competiotion from Gaelle Enganamouit (FC Rosengard, Sweden), and three others; Amandine Henry (Olympique Lyonnais), Carli Lloyd (Houston Dash) and Becky Sauerbrunn (FC Kansas City).

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On May 23, the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde welcomed Cameroonian soccer legend Jacques Songo’o, the former goal keeper of the Indomitable Lions. He was accompanied by Colette Mvieh, a Cameroonian businesswoman, and Annette Friède Hell, a Biology teacher at Elig-Essono High School of Yaoundé. They were met by Public Affairs Officer Roberto Quiroz II, Protocol Officer Dora Hell, and Cultural Instructor Amadou Mountapmbeme.

Welcoming Mr. Songo’o and his friends, Mr. Quiroz lauded his historical achievements noting: “Heroes like you are role models for all Cameroonian youth. You offer a living example of extraordinary achievements that the youth can emulate and aspire to. This nation has given the world renowned athletes like Samuel E'to'o, Luc Mbah Moute, you, and others like the players for the Indomitable Lions. While not everyone can become a star athlete, everyone can become successful by pursuing their dreams. What would be your message to Cameroonian youth?”

Mr. Songo’o replied: “My message to Cameroonian youth is to study and work, work, work for success. Any success requires tremendous preparation and work. In life you try, you fail, start again, succeed, fail again, and then start again, with the determination to succeed. Success takes perseverance and determination. Nothing is given to you. Sometimes you have to overcome great obstacles. You have to find your talents, believe in yourself, and work for success, beginning with earning an education, which is necessary to meet your goals.”

During their meeting, the group also discussed their belief that Cameroon will attain its development goals due to its leadership vision, immense natural and human resources, history of peace, and the immense talents and contributions of the Cameroonian people, including women and girls. They also highlighted the importance of private sector growth to promote development in Cameroon, as in all nations. They also observed that private sectors which operate in transparent manners and invest in people through philanthropy in key institutions – such as health and education – launch their nations forward towards prosperity.

“As Ambassador Michael S. Hoza has said, the youth look up to role models like you – champions of success - whom they can emulate in whatever their chosen professional field. To achieve their dreams they look for a future of prosperity. Private sectors create jobs which are needed for a large number of youth entering the workforce. When Cameroonians conceive a business or enterprise, they have the potential to hire and train Cameroonian youth who need to work. Promoting a positive spirit of entrepreneurship that delivers quality products and superior customer service will further expand the success of businesses. Foreign investments are important, but also necessary are businesses from Cameroonians to benefit Cameroonians. In the same manner, it is important for private sectors to invest in their nations, communities, and fellow citizens to assist in development goals,” said Mr. Quiroz.

Also offering advice for Cameroonian youth, Ms. Colette Mvieh said: “Success is just around the corner if you believe in yourself and persevere. Don’t be intimidated by obstacles, focus on how you are going to meet your goals.”

Ms. Annette Friède Hell said: “as a teacher, my advice to Cameroonian youth is that the beginning of achieving your dreams starts in the classroom, by dedicating yourself to your studies.”

According to Wikipedia, Mr. Songo’o has “spent the vast majority of his professional career in France and Spain, at the Deportivo de La Coruña team, appearing in more than 200 official games over the course of six seasons and winning the 2000 national championship – also representing the Cameroonian national team in four World Cups.”

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For the first time in history, a group of three African referees will preside over a football match together, during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

44 year-old main referee Malang Died-hiou, 33 year-old assistant referee Djibril Camara and 37 year-old assistant referee El Hadj Malick Samba, are the three Senegalese nationals who will preside, as international referees, during the August Summer Games.

The FIFA Referees Committee confirmed the appointment of 88 match officials from over 40 countries to officiate at the Olympics.  Africa boasts five referees, who are Kwimbira Berna-dettar of Malawi and Ahmed Waleed of Sudan, who join the three Senegalese officials.

“This is a first for our country and for the African continent for this Senegalese team to be part of a world-renowned game like the Olympic Games. This only attests to the hard work that Senegalese trainers have invested in Senegalese referees,” Malang said.

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The 22-year-old collapsed before her Femina Stars Ebolowa team took on Louves Minproff on Sunday 8 May, and she died of a suspected heart attack on her way to hospital.

It came just two days after Cameroon International Patrick Ekeng died whilst playing for Dinamo Bucharest in Romania.

The funeral ceremony began on Saturday with Djomnang's body taken from Melong to Batoufam.

The country's sports minister Bidoung Kpwatt read out a condolence message from President Paul Biya to the family during the funeral.

The president of the Cameroon Football Association (Fecafoot), Tombi A Roko Sidiki, expressed the sadness of the whole football community.

"The word devastated does not suffice to tell the grief of the Cameroon football family," he said.

Simen Felix, representative of the University of Yaounde 1, described Djomnang as, "a brilliant student the university is going to miss".

Fomo Poula, the captain of Femina Stars was also amongst those paying tribute.

"Christelle, you played only two games for Femina, but we discovered an interesting personality in you and someone who unites people".

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