Theme: Stronger Together in Times of Crisis Through Sports | 4th July – 30th August 2026
The 5th Annual Na We We Sports Jamboree is heading to Tiko, South West Region, and Local Youth Corner Cameroon (LOYOC) is calling on coaches to step up and lead.
Na We We, meaning “We Are One”, has for five years used the power of sports to bring together young people from displaced, refugee, and host communities across Cameroon, building bridges where there were walls, and creating lasting bonds of social cohesion. This year, Tiko is our stage. And we need coaches who believe in that mission.
If you have the experience, the commitment, and the passion to build and lead a team that represents your community, this call is for you. Coaches are at the heart of this Jamboree: you will not just be training players, you will be forming teams, mentoring youth, and becoming an agent of peace and unity in Fako Division.
Who Can Apply?
This call is open to coaches based in Fako Division who are ready to create, mentor, and lead a brand new team for the Na We We Sports Jamboree 2026.
| Eligibility Criteria for Coaches ✓ Must be able to create and coach (mentor) a new team made up of IDPs and host community members ✓ Must be a resident of Fako Division ✓ Ages 18 to 60 |
Please note: teams must be newly formed for this edition. Coaches bringing already existing or formally registered teams are not eligible.
Sports Disciplines & Team Composition
Coaches are being recruited across three sports disciplines. Each discipline has a specific team composition. As coach, you will be responsible for recruiting players who meet the criteria and building your team accordingly.
| ⚽ Football: Male |
| ✓ 18 players |
| ✓ 1 Coach (you) |
| ✓ 1 Team President |
| ⚽ Football: Female |
| ✓ 16 players |
| ✓ 1 Coach (you) |
| ✓ 1 Team President |
| 🤾 Handball |
| ✓ 11 players |
| ✓ 1 Coach (you) |
| ✓ 1 Team President |
All players must be between 15 and 35 years of age and must include a mix of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host community members.
What Does Your Team Get?
Na We We is more than a tournament; it is a full experience that leaves a lasting impact on every participant. Here is what registered teams benefit from:
- Registration is completely free, with no cost to coaches or players
- Official jerseys provided to all registered team members
- Cash prizes are awarded at the end of the Jamboree
- Access to all off-pitch programmes: health sensitisation, civic education, leadership workshops, peacebuilding dialogues, and more
- The opportunity to play in front of high-level state dignitaries, senior UN officials, and former Indomitable Lions players
As a coach, you will also have a direct role in shaping one of the most meaningful peacebuilding events in Cameroon: an event that this year will contribute to the development of a national guide on using sports to promote social cohesion.
How to Register
Interested coaches should reach out to LOYOC through the contact details below before the deadline. Once your interest is confirmed, LOYOC will guide you through the next steps for team formation and registration.
| Deadline: Friday, 1st May 2026 Do not wait. Places are limited and competition will be high. |
| To Register: Contact LOYOC 📱 WhatsApp: 690 445 458 📞 237 650 906 256 / 620 127 836 📧 info@loyocameroon.org 🌐 loyocameroon.org |
Why Tiko? Why Now?
Tiko was selected as host city of the 5th Na We We Sports Jamboree for its energy, its people, and its readiness. As the gateway into the South West, Tiko carries the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of a region that has known hardship and has refused to be defined by it.
In a region facing security challenges, bringing Na We We to Tiko is itself a statement: that sports can open doors conflict tries to close. As a coach in this edition, you become part of that statement. You become part of the solution.
Form Your Team. Commit to Impact. Na We We. We Are One.
About Local Youth Corner Cameroon (LOYOC)
LOYOC is a youth-led civil society organisation dedicated to empowering young people as key actors in peacebuilding, countering violent extremism, and sustainable development in Cameroon. The Na We We Sports Jamboree is one of its flagship initiatives, now in its 5th annual edition.