Akochebe, popularly known as Garage Football Club, has won the 13th edition of the Ngwakongoh Lawrence Football Tournament after defeating Aturu One Football Club, also known as Street Five, 3-1 on penalties at the CS School Field in Nsoh, Bafut.
The final, played on Saturday, August 29, 2026, brought together five teams in a tournament organized by Bafut Council Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence to promote peace, unity, and social cohesion among young people and communities.
The competition attracted Bafut elites, administrators, youths, and supporters, marking the return of the Ngwakongoh Lawrence Tournament and community activities in the subdivision after years of crisis.
Ngwakongoh Lawrence, Mayor of Bafut Council, Addressing the Population.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Mayor Ngwakongoh Lawrence expressed satisfaction with the peaceful atmosphere surrounding the tournament and the opportunity to reconnect with young people in Bafut.
He said the competition was about more than football, describing it as a platform for rebuilding relationships, promoting unity, and encouraging youths to play a positive role in the development of their communities.
Ngwakongoh cautioned young people against drug consumption, violence, and criminality, urging them to embrace discipline, peace, and respect for the law.
He also called on traditional authorities, elites, and other stakeholders who have supported the tournament over the years to renew their commitment and help sustain the initiative.
The Mayor further encouraged other villages in Bafut to participate in subsequent editions, saying the tournament should continue to serve as a platform for bringing communities together.
Ambe Collins, Captain of Akochebe FC.
For Akochebe captain Ambe Collins, the tournament provided an opportunity for people separated by years of crisis to reconnect.
He recalled that his team had previously won the competition around 2009, before the crisis, describing the latest victory as another important moment for the community.
Ambe Collins said the tournament had brought brothers and community members together, including those who have been living away from home.
Suh Elijah, Captain of Akumogeh FC.
Both finalists had identical records on their way to the final, each recording two wins, two draws, and one defeat. Suh Elijah of Akumogoh FC emerged as the tournament's top scorer with four goals.
Organizers say the competition was conceived not only as a sporting event but also as an avenue to strengthen community relations, encourage youth participation, and promote a positive connection with home while discouraging violence and other anti-social behaviour.
Fokou Njukeng Andelys, Divisional Officer of Bafut.
DO Calls for Responsible Youth Participation
The Divisional Officer for Bafut, Fokou Njukeng Andelys, commended the people of Nsoh and the wider population for turning out in large numbers to support the tournament.
Akochebe Football Club.
He praised the youths for using football to demonstrate their desire to return to normal community life and see Bafut regain its place as a vibrant and peaceful subdivision.
The administrator urged young people to remain law-abiding and to work closely with the administration, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders to promote peace and development.
Aturu One Football Club.
Akochebe's 3-1 penalty victory over Aturu One brought the 13th edition to a close, with the tournament leaving behind a message of football, unity, and renewed community spirit in Bafut.
@Laarry Times
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