This month we got to catch up with our founder, Paul Dreisbach to find out what he has been up to, what his future plans are for Petrichor Football and his thoughts on women’s football in Cameroon.
Cameroon, AFCON 2021, and The Stories Yet To Be Told In African Football
Africa’s top teams coming together in Cameroon is an opportunity to highlight the immense potential of football in each Africa. While the styles of play and tactics may vary widely from nation to nation, the talent and passion on display is undeniable. Africa has a strong base of talented footballers both domestically and playing abroad, players who deserve their moment to rise to the occasion and represent their country. Stories are being written that will be etched into the memories of millions of passionate fans of football in Africa.
Associations and Academies
The final game of the first U15 Girls Petrichor Tournament in Yaounde, Cameroon, was over. In an exciting upset, Regina FC narrowly beat Green City to become the tournament champions. Green City, coached by Armand Bessala, normally dominated the youth competitions, especially on the girls side, but not this time. Coach Biyong Auguste of Regina FC and his team battled through the group stages and semifinals to get a shot at beating a top team, signaling a new era of girls football in Cameroon. With handshakes and congratulations, Coach Biyong and his team celebrated their big win! Coach Biyong, known as “The Educator,” used his teaching background to develop deep relationships and techniques with his players. He was part of the initial group of coaches that formed the original Petrichor Football Association and over the years has improved and added depth to his academy through community service projects, character development, and growing a quality youth girls program.