How many caps did Théophile Abega win for Cameroon?

Théophile Abega won 16 caps for Cameroon, scoring 4 goals.

Which clubs did Théophile Abega play for?

Canon Yaoundé (1974–1984), Toulouse (1984–1985), FC Vevey-Sports 05 (1985–1987).

Where does Théophile Abega rank among Cameroon's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Théophile Abega #6 of Cameroon's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Legend tier.

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Cameroon · 1978–84

Théophile Abega

Legend CAM, also CM, SS Right-footed playmakercreator

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1954–2012

Clubs

Canon Yaoundé, Toulouse, FC Vevey-Sports 05

Editorial rank of 33 for Cameroon

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

With the 1984 final against Nigeria level in Abidjan, the captain they called Le Docteur ran at the Nigerian midfield, swapped passes with Roger Milla and put Cameroon ahead on 79 minutes. The 3-1 win gave Cameroon their first Africa Cup of Nations and him the player of the tournament award; with Canon Yaoundé he won the African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1978 and 1980 and the Cup Winners Cup in 1979, and four domestic titles. Career record: 16 caps and 4 goals for Cameroon; club career at Canon Yaoundé, Toulouse, FC Vevey-Sports 05.

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Career record

1974–1984	Canon Yaoundé
1984–1985	Toulouse
1985–1987	FC Vevey-Sports 05
Cameroon	16 caps, 4 goals

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Around Abega in the almanac

One rank above: Patrick Mboma at #5.

One rank below: Geremi at #7.

Cameroon's editorial top five: Samuel Eto'o · Roger Milla · Thomas N'Kono · Joseph-Antoine Bell · Patrick Mboma.