The final preparations for FC Ebolowa for FC Ebolowa’s Champions League debut via the UNIFFAC zonal playoffs are in full swing.
Under the watchful eye of Valentine Nguele, the team’s goalkeeper coach, Chrismilienne Onomo Etaba and Vanessa Signé are fine-tuning their skills ahead of the tournament in Malabo from September 17.
Under the watchful eye of Valentine Nguele, the team’s goalkeeper coach, Chrismilienne Onomo Etaba and Vanessa Signé are fine-tuning their skills ahead of the tournament in Malabo from September 17.
Nguele insists that for her players, the road to success goes well beyond the technical side—it’s about building a warrior mindset.
For Coach Nguele, friendly matches are a crucial test, not a flawless performance. The two goalkeepers faced tough opponents in the U17 Lionesses and the U17 boys of Agora FC, and the goals they conceded were seen as valuable lessons.
“It’s important to concede goals in these matches. They allow us to evaluate our work, identify our shortcomings, and make adjustments where needed,” she explained.
She noted Onomo’s good performance in the first match and praised Vanessa’s resilience after conceding two goals in the second. “When you concede, you have to find a way to get back on your feet, analyze what went wrong, and, most importantly, stay focused. These are the details we’ll keep working on in training. They are ready to face their opponents.
Signe Vanessa in action for FC Ebolowa
“The Power of a “Steel Mentality”.
Nguele believes that stepping up to the African Champions League requires a different kind of preparation—one that focuses on mental fortitude. “It’s a high-level competition that demands intense focus and a warrior’s mindset,” she stated. “It might happen that you concede a goal in the very first minute. How do you react? Do you give up? Do you feel sorry for yourself? No. That’s where mental strength comes in.
These goalkeepers must have a steel mentality.”
Coach Valentine Nguele and her colleagues briefing FC Ebolowa players during training camp in Yaounde
She pointed out that their recent call-up to the national team has given them an extra boost of confidence. “Being selected for the national team is a huge honor. It has truly boosted their mental game.”
A Dream Come True
Nguele is visibly proud to be part of this journey. “It’s a privilege to play in this kind of competition. We used to see it happen in Europe, and now that we’re a part of it in Africa, it’s a huge opportunity.”
Beyond the personal honor, she is focused on motivating the players to take pleasure in the game and show the world the quality of the Guinness Super League.
Coach Valentine Nguele on duty for FC Ebolowa
“This is the challenge we must take on. We need to show at the highest level what our championship is worth,” she concluded.
In her final message to the players, she encouraged them to never stop pushing their limits.
“Keep working hard to overcome challenges. Women’s football changes lives. You have to work to reach the top.”
The participating teams have been officially designated as follows: the host country, Equatorial Guinea, has been automatically assigned the designation A1 and will be represented by 15 Agosto de Akonibe Femenino. The other participating teams are Football Académie M’SICHANA from the DRC (A2), FC Ebolowa Filles from Cameroon (A3), Tout Puissant Elect-Sport Féminin de Ndjamena from Chad (A4), and Amical Club Colombe from Congo (A5).
The match days are scheduled as follows:
Match Day 1: September 17, 2025 (A1 vs. A4 and A2 vs. A3)
– Match Day 2: September 20, 2025 (A3 vs. A1 and A5 vs. A2)
– Match Day 3: September 23, 2025 (A1 vs. A5 and A4 vs. A3)
– Match Day 4: September 26, 2025 (A5 vs. A3 and A2 vs. A4)
– Match Day 5: September 29, 2025 (A1 vs. A2 and A4 vs. A5)
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