Penka-Michel, September 5, 2026 - A historic page of Cameroonian sport has just been written on the red soil of Bamendou Chefferie.
American Cornhole, the gentlemen's sport imported from the USA Diaspora by promoter Mr. KENFACK JIOFACK Fulbert, has thrilled Bansoa, Bamendou, Balessing and Baloum, revealing their historic living together, linked by nature with the prefix "Ba" in their names, symbol of their motto 4 Ba, 1 Destiny: Builder - Blessing - Baobab.
At the end of a tough confrontation, under the amazed and admiring gaze of all the traditional and administrative authorities and the entire population of Penka-Michel and beyond, La'ah Sa'ah Cornhole Club from Bansoa won the historic trophy of the very first Cornhole competition in Central Africa against a valiant team of Nguimnou Cornhole from Bamendou (2nd place).
For the third-place match, Manekouo'o Cornhole from Balessing secured 3rd place, climbing onto the podium with honor. Finishing last in the ranking, Mont Baloum Cornhole from Baloum defended itself bravely and won the hearts of the public with its fair-play, finishing 4th in this inaugural edition.
Beyond everything, victory belongs to Penka-Michel.
It is not just a tournament that ends, it is the birth of a movement. From 1 PM to 6 PM, the Bamendou Chefferie Stadium, packed to capacity, vibrated to the rhythm of the SUPER CUP OF KINGS, dedicated to the four Kings of our district.
This 2nd edition of the Penka-Michel Champion's League, placed under the sign of a strong tribute to Mr. Vice Prime Minister JEAN NKUETE, Secretary General of the Central Committee of the CPDM, and to His Excellency Mr. PAUL BIYA, President of the Republic of Cameroon, has proven that through sport, unity is possible.
Promoter Mr. KENFACK JIOFACK Fulbert, USA Diaspora, President of SOFRABIH Business, declared: "We imported an American game, but Penka-Michel made it Cameroonian. Today, Cornhole was born in Cameroon, and its cradle is called Penka-Michel."
The next step is now known: the creation of the Cameroon Cornhole Federation and the organization of the first National Championship in 2027.
FINAL RANKING - PMCL 2026 CORNHOLE - SUPER CUP OF KINGS:
1st: La'ah Sa'ah Cornhole - Bansoa - HISTORIC CHAMPION
2nd: Nguimnou Cornhole - Bamendou
3rd: Manekouo'o Cornhole - Balessing
4th: Mont Baloum Cornhole - Baloum
