Ita Mbong Women 1 – 0 Authentic de Douala Women | Cameroon Women’s League | 23 May 2026

Match Report

Ita Mbong Women secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Authentic de Douala Women on 23 May, a result that keeps them in the hunt for a top-three finish in the Cameroon Women’s League. The match, played in warm conditions, was decided by a single first-half strike.

The Decisive Goal

The only goal of the game came in the 24th minute. A long ball from deep found striker Christelle Ngo on the left edge of the box. She controlled well, cut inside, and fired a low shot that crept inside the far post past the diving Douala goalkeeper. It was Ngo’s fourth goal of the season and a moment of quality in an otherwise scrappy contest.

Match Dynamics

Authentic de Douala struggled to find their rhythm against a well-organized Ita Mbong defence. The visitors enjoyed more possession in the second half but lacked penetration in the final third. Ita Mbong were content to sit deep after taking the lead, relying on counter-attacks that, while dangerous, failed to double the advantage.

Douala’s best chance came in the 68th minute when Foumane Mendo hit a powerful volley from the edge of the box, only to see it brilliantly tipped over the bar by Ita Mbong goalkeeper Raïssa Tchinda.

Standout Performance

Raïssa Tchinda (Ita Mbong Women) – The goalkeeper was named player of the match after making five saves, including at least two that kept her side in front. Her composure under pressure was vital in securing the clean sheet.

League Context

Ita Mbong Women now sit in 4th place with 19 points from 12 matches, three points behind the top two. Authentic de Douala remain in 7th, but only five points above the relegation zone. With the second half of the season approaching, every point matters in the tight race for the title and survival.