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African Legends #28: Thomas N'Kono - Cameroon's Finest

ChampionSport·03-03-2026·1 min read
African Legends #28: Thomas N'Kono - Cameroon's Finest

The man who proved Africa could produce world-class goalkeepers. Even Buffon says N'Kono was his hero.

Country: Cameroon Position: Goalkeeper Career: 1973-1993 Clubs: Canon Yaoundé, Espanyol, Hospitalet, Sabadell


Career Highlights

  • Two-time African Footballer of the Year (1979, 1982)
  • Inspired a generation of goalkeepers including Gianluigi Buffon
  • Played at the 1982 and 1990 FIFA World Cups
  • Won multiple Cameroonian league titles with Canon Yaoundé
  • Considered the greatest African goalkeeper of all time

Watch the Best Moments

Tomorrow: #27 - Stay tuned!

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