33·Legends

Roger Milla vs Théophile Abega

Cameroon against Cameroon. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Roger Milla

Cameroon · 1976–94 · SS

Almanac rating
91
Rank in Cameroon
#2 of 33
Caps
63 · 37 goals
Clubs
Léopards Douala, SC Bastia, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club

In extra time against Colombia in 1990 he picked René Higuita's pocket outside the box and rolled the ball into an empty net, then danced at the corner flag. Africa Cup of Nations winner in 1984 and 1988, African Footballer of the Year in 1976 and 1990, scorer of four goals at 38 in Italy and, at 42 years and 39 days against Russia in 1994, still the oldest man to score at a World Cup. Career record: 63 caps and 37 goals for Cameroon; club career at Léopards Douala, SC Bastia, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club.

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Théophile Abega

Cameroon · 1978–84 · CAM

Almanac rating
88
Rank in Cameroon
#6 of 33
Caps
16 · 4 goals
Clubs
Canon Yaoundé, Toulouse, FC Vevey-Sports 05

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.

The verdict

The almanac puts Roger Milla ahead by 3 rating points, 91 against 88.

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