Author: KNNEWS
Once a beacon of pride for the nation and the African continent, Cameroonian football is now ensnared in a crisis that threatens to derail its progress. The tensions between the country’s football federation and its president on one hand, and the ministry of sports and the current head coach of the Indomitable Lions on the other hand, represent a broader collapse in the governance and execution of football at almost all levels. The central figures and institutions that should be leading Cameroonian football forward are now at the heart of conflicts, and accusations, causing the entire ecosystem of the sport…
D.C. United’s newest addition, Cameroonian midfielder Boris Enow Takang, has quickly emerged as a player to watch ahead of the club’s upcoming clash with FC Dallas in the MLS on August 25. Head coach Troy Lesesne’s latest comments during the pre-match press conference underline the significance of Enow’s role in the team and how his presence in the midfield could be a game-changer for D.C. United. “Boris was an important signing for us because he is someone that has a lot of the skills set in the middle of the field which you need to have,” Lesesne stated during his…
Buea city dwellers have been placed in shock as a heavy duty truck smashed a taxi, killing at least two occupants. Bertrand is the only name Knnews got, has been a victim of the most horrific dead along the Molyko – Buea town stretch of road alongside Mundi. The horrible accident occurred during the early hours of 7am, local time, today 21 August 2024. Reports have it that, the heavy duty truck plying the road from Buea town descending towards mile 17, failed brakes around Clerks quarter and further accelerated on top speed without control. The assistant driver’s efforts to…
Recent comments by Indomitable Lions head coach Marc Brys have sent shockwaves through Cameroon’s football fraternity. His public lambasting of Fecafoot President Samuel Eto’o, and his open critique of the atmosphere within the national team setup, feel misplaced and poorly timed. At a time where the Indomitable Lions should be focusing on unity and preparation ahead of the crucial 2025 Afcon qualifiers against Namibia and Zimbabwe, I think Marc Brys’ outing is unfortunate!The Belgian, in a rather hostile interview with Dhnet.be, made sweeping accusations against Eto’o, attacking his leadership capabilities and painting a picture of dysfunction at the very top…
Boris Enow is quickly adapting to his new environment at D.C United in the US Major League Soccer barely one week in the USA. Here is a photo of the Cameroon international during D.C United’s training session on Monday. His agility and physical awareness on full display. One thing that D.C United are sure to benefit from the former Cinyodev man is his ability to read the game, his creativity, his power and his crucial interceptions. Offensively, Boris Enow’s anticipation, his precision in passing and his vision for creating scoring opportunities are also top-notch. There is no doubt that he…
From a family of footballers in Bonduma-Buea, Boris Enow wants to leave his own footprints on the sands of time! Boris Enow hails from one of the most talented households in Buea. His family’s storied football heritage is exemplified by his uncles, whose achievements have left an indelible mark on football in Buea and beyond. Come to think of it, Oben Tarkang, one of his prominent uncles, was a celebrated figure in Cameroonian football during the mid-1990s. He played for Ekata Farmers, Elexport Limbe and Victoria United before moving to SV Babelsburg and then to SV Wattenscheid all in Germany.…
In the world of football, where talent and prestige intersect, one anglophone player stands out at the moment as the leading figure, representing one of the most renowned clubs globally. His name is Boris Enow! Boris Enow Takang, born on March 30, 2000, in Cameroon, is making waves in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a new addition to DC United’s midfield. Standing 1.75 meters (5 ft 9 in) tall, Enow brings a blend of youth and experience to the team, having previously played for clubs in Portugal, France, and Israel. Enow’s football journey began with Ecole de Football Brasseries du…
Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda’s president after winning 99% of the vote in last month’s election. While some hail Mr Kagame for bringing peace and stability to his country after the 1994 genocide, others accuse him of running a repressive regime in a country where ordinary people are afraid to openly criticize him. Rights groups say the margin of his electoral victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.Only two candidates were allowed to stand against Mr Kagame in the 15 July election. In his four presidential elections, he has always…
Nigerian Officials are heavily accusing Russia of Supporting Protests Amid Rising Tensions.The Russian Embassy has Denied any Involvement as Demonstrators Demand for Change. Some Nigerian government officials have alleged that the Russian government is backing the ongoing nationwide protests, which have already led to the deaths of over 18 individuals. In response, the Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. These protests, which began on August 1, is aimed at putting pressure on the government of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to end what they describe as “bad government” . Throughout these demonstrations, some participants were…
Brazil is experiencing the second worst plane crash in the country since the 2007 crash that killed about 199 people due to an error from the pilot. On Friday August 9, 2024, a flight leaving the city of Cascavel – Paraná state crashed before arriving at its destination. Reports confirmed that, ATR 72 airline VOEPASS , flight number 2283, left the city of Cascavel and was heading to Sao Paulo international airport -Guardulhos before losing communication and crashing in the city of Vinhedo, killing 57 passengers and 4 crew members. Brazil government officials have not released a statement to confirm…