UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY TO HONOUR THE LEGACY OF NGANDO PICKETT

At the glorious age of 72 in the year 2024, Indomitable Lions’ mascot, Ngando Pickett, will soon be honoured through a captivating documentary directed by renowned Cameroonian multimedia journalist, Blaise Eyong.

For more than two decades, Ngando devoted his life to supporting the Indomitable Lions unconditionally, attending almost every competition and match. Even for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, he travelled to Ivory Coast to cheer for his favourite team.

Ngando Pickett’s unmistakable character, fiery passion and unwavering commitment now deserve recognition in their own right. The documentary, aptly titled “Ngando”, directed by Blaise Eyong, is about to see the light of day after two years of effort to capture the essence of this emblematic figure of the terraces.

The film promises to immerse viewers in the vibrant world of Ngando Pickett, exploring his life dedicated to football, and his unwavering love for the Indomitable Lions. Highlights of his career as a passionate fan, his travels to the four corners of the continent to follow his team, and his impact on the fan community will be highlighted.

The announcement of the documentary’s nomination for the Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) already underlines its potential to transcend the boundaries of sport to become an inspiring and universal story. Ngando Pickett embodies the spirit of football as an all-consuming passion that connects people beyond the stadium, and the documentary “Ngando” promises not only to pay tribute to this icon of the stands, but also to capture the essence of sporting passion that unites people and transcends generations.

Apparently, this documentary will shake places and will go places. Even Blaise Eyong posts on X formerly Twitter says it all on his hard work “For a year and a half, I have been filming a documentary about the life of Ngando Pickett, a Cameroonian football fan…”.

This documentary will offer an emotional insight into the extraordinary life of a man who devoted his life to supporting his team with unrivalled love. The release of this documentary promises to touch hearts and inspire respect for one man’s passionate dedication to the beautiful game.

Delia Nyadi