Presidential Gesture To 1990 Lions : Beneficiaries Pour Gratitude

The news about the handing over of 22 modern houses to players of the national football team that represented the country at the 1990 FIFA World Cup came as a surprise to many even though it had long been awaited. After the historic world cup participation in Italy in 1990 the Indomitable Lions were promised a house each plus other benefits. Today the Head of State Paul Biya has finally decided to ensure the fulfilment of the promise he made to the players. Since the announcement of the presidential, order former Indomitable Lions of the 1990 squad have not stopped showing gratitude to the Head of State. They believe it is an acknowledgment of their spirit of patriotism and contribution to the growth of Cameroonian football. 
One of the 22 Lions defenders, Jules Dennis Onana said the Head of State had promised houses to the 22 players of the 1990 World since September 1990 but the promise was never met due to certain reasons. Jules Denis Onana said on Thursday July 6, 2020 he got a phone call from HE Roger Milla who had a phone call from the General Manager of SIC inviting them for a meeting. During the meeting they discussed on the letter from the presidency on the houses that were supposed to be handed over to the 1990 Lions. The President of the “Collectif des anciens Lions Indomitable du football” (Calif) Bertin Ebwelle said the gesture is welcome as it has brought back smiles in the faces of many families. Omam Biyick who scored the lone goal for Cameroon in the opening game against Argentina is full of gratitude. The story is the same with Victor Ndip Akem, Thomas Libiih, among others. 
With the celebration of the ...