Richard Towa, the head coach of Colombe du Dja et Lobo, was honored with the title of Best Coach 2025 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. This award recognizes an exceptional season where his team demonstrated tactical rigor, collective discipline, and offensive efficiency.
Speaking to CRTV Sports, Richard Towa expressed his emotion with humility, stating that it was difficult for him to receive this trophy in front of David Pagou, the current national team coach. He emphasized that in the previous year, Pagou had won the same award, creating a dynamic of exchange and mutual respect between the two men. This healthy rivalry is seen as a symbol of positive emulation in Cameroonian football.
Towa has transformed Colombe du Dja et Lobo, a team long considered an outsider, into a benchmark in the league. His expertise is widely recognized, having previously coached Union sportive de Douala. The club's management has provided the necessary resources to help him achieve his goals.
In addition to his league success, Towa led Colombe to the CAF Champions League, where the club performed well in its first participation. Despite being eliminated in the second preliminary round, the team showed promising potential.
This individual award recognizes hard work and a clear vision. Towa has not only won matches, but he has also shaped a playing identity for his team. However, he was recently criticized for encouraging his players to leave the field during the Champions Trophy, an act that cast a shadow over his victory.
Beyond the personal distinction, this award highlights the vitality of the Cameroonian league and the growing competition among coaches. Richard Towa, 56, is currently the coach of Colombe Sportive DU Dja ET Lobo. He has held this position since November 2023.
In 2025, Towa established himself at the top of Cameroonian football. It remains to be seen whether this coronation will mark the beginning of a lasting reign.
At the Ballon d'Or ceremony, Serge Daura (Gazelle FA) was named best player in MTN Elite One, and Tiwa Lys Fraîche (Lékié Football Filles) was named best player in the Guinness Super League.
