By Angu Akonwi
KICK442.com has been named Best Sports Website in Cameroon at the 2026 Cameroon Association of Sports Journalists (AJSC) Awards, beating fellow nominees AllezLesLions.net and Tyju Sports to claim one of the country’s most prestigious sports media honours.
The recognition is another landmark achievement for the digital sports platform, which was founded in 2018 and has spent the past eight years promoting Cameroonian and African football through quality journalism, exclusive interviews, breaking news and in-depth analysis.
The latest accolade also continues an impressive run for the publication, which has now collected three AJSC Awards in the last three years, cementing its place among the country’s leading sports media organisations.
A Journey Built on Passion
Since its creation, KICK442.com has grown from a football-focused website into one of Africa’s emerging digital sports platforms, covering everything from grassroots competitions to the FIFA World Cup, the Africa Cup of Nations, CAF inter-club competitions and women’s football.
Its editorial team has consistently shone a spotlight on stories from Cameroon and across the continent that often receive little attention in mainstream international media.
Today, the platform boasts a talented team of journalists including Neilley Claude Ebessa, Eyong Macdella, Oni Ladonette, Angu Lesley Akonwi, Awambeng Fuh and Joshua Kosimbom, whose work has helped establish KICK442.com as a trusted source of sports news for readers both at home and abroad.
CEO Dedicates Award to the Team
Reacting to the latest recognition, KICK442.com Chief Executive Officer Angu Lesley Akonwi described the award as a victory for the entire team behind the platform.
On behalf of the entire KICK442.com team, we are deeply honoured and grateful to receive the award for Best Sports Website of the Year at the AJSC Awards. This recognition is a testament to the dedication, passion and professionalism of every member of our team.”
He also thanked the platform’s readers, partners and supporters for believing in the project since its inception, adding that the award serves as motivation to continue raising the standard of sports journalism in Cameroon and across Africa.
Recognition for Consistency
Winning ahead of respected competitors AllezLesLions.net and Tyju Sports highlights KICK442.com’s consistency in delivering timely, accurate and impactful sports reporting.
Over the years, the platform has distinguished itself through extensive coverage of Cameroonian football, exclusive transfer stories, refereeing, youth football, women’s football and major continental and global tournaments.
Its commitment to promoting African football has also seen its stories reach audiences far beyond Cameroon, helping to amplify the voices, achievements and challenges of athletes, coaches and administrators across the continent.
Looking Ahead
For KICK442.com, the AJSC Award is more than just another trophy.
It is recognition of nearly a decade of hard work, resilience and an unwavering commitment to telling African football stories from an African perspective.
As the platform continues to grow, the latest award reinforces its mission to remain at the forefront of digital sports journalism while continuing to promote Cameroon and African football to audiences around the world.
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