The 11th edition of the Easter Cup Patricia Berthelot concluded its first round on April 15, with its share of surprises and confirmations. Out of the 12 teams involved, 8 have qualified for the quarter-finals, which will take place on Thursday, April 16. The remaining 4 teams will play classification matches to determine their final position in the tournament, which is scheduled to end on April 18.
The biggest surprise of this first round is undoubtedly the early elimination of EFBC, five-time winner of the competition. Élite du Football Boissons du Cameroun failed to impress, finishing last in its group with one defeat and one draw.
Gazelle Football Academy of Garoua was the most impressive team in the group stage. Coach Yougouda Kada's young players won both of their matches, including a 1-0 victory against APEJES of Mfou. With 6 points out of 6, Gazelle FA dominated Group C and is positioning itself as a serious contender for the title.
The quarter-finals promise exciting matches. Gazelle FA, as leader of Group C, will face Dauphne Academy, second in Group D. The other matches will pit Kadji Sports Academy against Academy Foot Douala, Aigle Royal de La Menoua against Léopard de Bertoua, and Best Stars de Limbe against APEJES de Mfou.
The complete results of the third day are as follows: Aigle Royal de La Menoua 2 – ANAFOOT 2, Gazelle Football Academy de Garoua 1 – APEJES de Mfou 0, Colombe du Dja et Lobo 2 – Leopard de Bertoua 2, PWD de Bamenda 2 – Best Stars de Limbe 2.
