The Middle Farms Stadium in Limbe was the site of a true offensive masterclass on March 24th, 2026, as Best Stars Academy finally found their rhythm, dismantling Rising Stars FC in a dominant 5#0 victory. After a frustrating start to the South West Regional League season, the “academicians” lived up to their name, delivering a performance that reminded the region why they are one of the most feared attacking units in the league.
From the opening whistle, Best Stars Academy dictated the tempo, utilizing their characteristic fluid transitions to overwhelm the Rising Stars defense. The breakthrough came early, and once the floodgates opened, there was no stopping the Limbe-based side. By the final whistle, Best Stars had netted five goals, securing their first three points of the 2025/2026 campaign in spectacular fashion.
Match Highlights & Key Stats
The Result: A commanding 5#0 win for Best Stars Academy, marking the largest margin of victory in the league so far this season.
Offensive Explosion: After failing to find the net in their previous two outings, Best Stars Academy reminded everyone of the form that saw them score over 15 goals last season.
Clean Sheet for Ivan Namanga: One of the league’s finest goalkeepers had a relatively quiet afternoon but remained alert to preserve a vital shutout for his side.
Middle Farms Advantage: Returning to their home turf in Limbe proved to be the catalyst for Best Stars’ resurgence after two difficult matches in Buea.
Looking Ahead
This emphatic victory serves as a major warning to the rest of the pool: Best Stars Academy is back and firing on all cylinders. For Rising Stars FC, the heavy defeat is a wake-up call; they must tighten their defensive coordination immediately as the mid-season intensity ramps up. Best Stars will now look to carry this momentum into Match Day 4, where they hope to climb even further up the standings.
