Louves Minproff Women Edge Past Ita Mbong Women in Tight Contest

Louves Minproff Women secured a hard‑fought 1‑0 away victory over Ita Mbong Women in the Cameroon Women’s League on 29 May 2026. The match, played at the Mbouda Municipal Stadium, was a tense affair that saw the visitors capitalise on a first‑half goal and then defend resolutely to claim all three points. The result keeps Louves Minproff in the upper echelons of the league table, while Ita Mbong remain in the bottom half.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Ita Mbong Women showed they would not be intimidated by the higher‑ranked visitors. They pressed aggressively and created a couple of early half‑chances. Louves Minproff, however, gradually took control of possession and began to dictate the tempo. The decisive moment arrived in the 23rd minute when a well‑worked move down the right flank ended with a low cross that was turned home by Louves’ forward, Brigitte Ngo.

Key Moments

• 23rd minute – Goal (Ita Mbong Women 0‑1 Louves Minproff Women): Winger Essiane Mekongo drove to the byline and cut the ball back to the edge of the six‑yard box. Ngo arrived on cue to slot past the helpless Ita Mbong goalkeeper, Tchinda.
• 38th minute: Ita Mbong had a golden chance to equalise when a defensive mix‑up left striker Danielle Mbah with a clear sight of goal, but her effort was straight at Louves goalkeeper Ndzana.
• 62nd minute: Louves Minproff almost doubled their lead when a corner kick found defender Mireille Nkolo, whose header was cleared off the line by an Ita Mbong defender.
• 83rd minute: Ita Mbong pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Louves’ backline, marshalled by captain Eliane Tchatchoua, held firm. A late free‑kick from Ita Mbong sailed over the bar.

Tactical Story

Ita Mbong Women set up in a 4‑4‑2 and tried to exploit the wings, but their crossing was often inaccurate. Louves Minproff, in a 4‑3‑3, focused on controlling the midfield trio of Tchatchoua, Ngo, and Kameni. After scoring, the visitors dropped into a compact mid‑block, inviting pressure but leaving little space behind the defensive line. Ita Mbong lacked a creative spark in the final third, and despite having more shots in the second half, none truly troubled the Louves goalkeeper.

Standout Players

• Brigitte Ngo (Louves Minproff Women): The match winner showed poacher’s instincts for her goal and tirelessly pressed defenders throughout. Her movement created space for teammates.
• Eliane Tchatchoua (Louves Minproff Women): The captain was a rock in central midfield, breaking up plays and distributing calmly. Her leadership after the goal was vital.
• Danielle Mbah (Ita Mbong Women): Despite missing a key chance, Mbah’s hold‑up play and physical presence posed problems for the Louves defence. She was Ita Mbong’s most dangerous player.

League Implications

The victory moves Louves Minproff Women to 3rd place in the Cameroon Women’s League standings with 28 points from 14 matches, keeping them in the title race. Ita Mbong Women remain 9th with 15 points, only two points above the relegation zone. The result highlights the gap between the two sides, but Ita Mbong can take heart from a battling performance. For Louves, the three points are crucial as they aim to close the gap on the league leaders.