Accra: Cameroonians Gather In Support of Lionesses

The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon are not alone in their Women Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Ghana. This is thanks to the support and encouragement of Cameroonians living here in Accra. Since the 2-1 victory over Mali at the start of the competition on November 17, 2018, Cameroonian fans in Accra have not stopped celebrating. The victory of the Lionesses is the talk of the day in most drinking places and restaurants in the city. In some neighbourhoods like Alajo and Kotobabi where many Cameroonians live preparations are underway to support the Lionesses till the end of the competition.

Fans from neighbouring Ghana and neighbouring countries have travelled to Ghana to support the Lionesses especially as they won their first match. Romeo N. a businessman who lives in the Alajo neighbourhood said everyday Cameroonians gather in his restaurant to prepare for the animation at the stadium. He said the problem facing some of the fans is the lack of transportation to the stadium. He said in the first match the fans contributed some money to enab...