CHAN 2020 : Jubilation Grips Yaounde Supporters

Just like in past encounters, Cameroonian supporters who have often doubted the performance of the lions came out massively to watch the quarterfinal game pitting Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday January, 30, 2021. Though the match was played in Douala, fans in Yaounde stormed the streets with a lot of enthusiasm though their mouths mimicked doom. “We may not win,” they said but remained spellbound on their television sets or on the big screens of the Yaounde Fan Zone. 
At the Mendong neighbourhood in Yaounde where there was black out in some areas, fans had the opportunity to watch the encounter at a local bar powered by a generator. Given that the drinking spot was small, some had to stand up outside while others sat on the floor just to watch the game.
The first minutes of the encounter seemed to be hell on earth given that the Congolese team netted the first goal. Fans in all quarters, especially at the Yaounde Fan Zone were soaked in pains. Those who had spelled doom said they had been vindicated but none of them left the congested environment which was very uncomfortable. Hopes were rekindled when Cameroon equalised. Shouts of joy came from the nooks and cra...