It is my pleasure to tell you a story how we finally launch Conservation Champions league (CCL) in Abongphen Highland Forest to raise awareness about the importance of misty mountain forest for humans, animals, plants, simply for our environment in general.
Due to administrative delays, we have begun 1 week late. But later is better than never. Especially in Cameroon. I can say it was finally more than successful.
I will tell you the photo story from my perspective. From the perspective of organizer, the best goal keeper and best current scorer of the CCL in one person. Yes, that is me. It is surprising me more than you but it is the reality. I can not say I am not proud. But let me just go straight to the football.
Anyway more about CFF and Football4Nature is found here!
Day D was finally chosen Saturday 15th July. The first match between Chimpanzee FC and Water FC suppose to start at 10 am. While hosting Chimpanzee FC players were preparing the environment for others to come, the rest of teams were on their way to the mountain area called Abongphen.
Water FC of La Liberte Art Group and Melting Age FC - Warm up before the match
Chimpanzee FC of Kedjom-Keku CASUD - family picture
I am trying to explain something to referee Franklin before match starts
Chimpanzee FC vs. Water CF - Before the match started. (No) signing of the anthem
The first match finally started 2 pm. Chimpanzee FC of Kedjom-Keku CASUD vs. Water FC of La Liberte Arts Group opened Conservation Champions league in big style. Hosting team won 3:2. Check out the first goal of the league scored by Buba after great save of me (Martin) and other nice football moments in pictures.
Water FC really tried.
Great joy from first and almost last Water FC's goal.
Chimpanzee FC won 3:2
The second match followed. Prunus Africana FC of The Greens vs. Melting Age FC of Melting Age Band 5:2
Before the match. Still friends. Prunus Africana FC (green), Melting Age FC (blue)
Look at this how Melting Age was really pushing. No comment! Just roll it down...
You have seen it!
But it was useless
Despite the great support of fans.
Despite never giving up.
They pushed all greens to the goal
Gender Equality
They got 5 bananas and scored only 2
Eventually they resorted to illegal interventions.
Last kick.
The results of other four played matches
Chimpanzee FC vs. Melting Age FC 5:3
Prunus Africana FC vs. Water FC. 1:2
Chimpanzee FC vs. Prunus Africana FC 1:2
Water FC vs. Melting Age FC 1:1
Team ranking table
| Rank | Team | Points | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. - 2. | Chimpanzee FC | 6 | 9:6 |
| 1. - 2. | Prunus Africana FC | 6 | 9:6 |
| 3. | Water FC | 4 | 6:6 |
| 4. | Melting Age FC | 1 | 5:11 |
The best scorer
| Rank | Team | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chimpanzee FC | Martin Mikeš | 6 |
| 2. | Prunus Africana FC | Alphonse Bongsisi | 5 |
| 3. | Prunus Africana FC | Tieri | 3 |
After football, we made fire, grill soya and fish and sing songs. We have also talked about forest, its biodiversity and what we can do to protect this precious biotope.
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Woah man! Nice work. I really love the dress you guys got. And also this idea is amazing! Really love this idea. Reblog&Upvote from me! Good luck in the next match.
It's fantastic idea! Great atmosphere for friendly and useful match like this. I hope, I'll see it soon by myself and only from pictures!
I seriously thing this post is bias in this reporting coz The Greens F.C turned out to be the best team and i think you may have been highest goal scorer but not best player coz Mr. Green of Prunus africana F.C of The Greens was the best player of the day. Anyway, it was a great day and we are looking forward to soo many goals on the 5th of August when we meet again for Day 2 of Conservation Champions League which shall also feature the planting of 290 trees from Day 1 of the games.
I really enjoyed reading this article. Nice!