Jean Manga Onguéné died this Tuesday morning in Paris following an illness. The former striker for the Indomitable Lions and Canon de Yaoundé was a major figure in African football.
In 1980, he was crowned Ballon d'Or africain, rewarding an exceptional year. With Canon, he made history in the Cameroonian championship and the Ligue des champions africaine.
His death stirs a wave of emotion in Cameroon and across the continent. Tributes pour in from all sides to honor the memory of this great striker.
