From his Gambian exile, Issa Tchiroma Bakary "mourns" Jean Manga Onguéné - Lebledparle

Issa Tchiroma Bakary, in exile in Gambia since the post-electoral crisis, posted a message on Facebook on October 9, 2026, mourning Jean Manga Onguéné. He recalls the legendary career of the Cameroonian footballer, nicknamed "Tête d’or," who won multiple titles with Canon Yaoundé and was African Ballon d’Or in 1980. After a knee injury ended his playing career, he became a coach, notably participating in the 1990 World Cup with the national team. Bakary offers his condolences to Onguéné’s family and highlights his significant contribution to Cameroonian football.