Francois Bekombo played for Caiman Douala and was one of the most gifted defenders of his generation. His football career ended prematurely in 1972 following a vicious tackle by Brazilian 1970 world Cup hero Jaïrzinho. This was during a friendly encounter at the Douala reunification stadium between Botafogo football club of Brazil and the Cameroon national team which was preparing for the 8th African Nations cup tournament hosted by Cameroon.
Cameroon Football Greats: Petit Ngando and the legendary Bekombo (Moros)that the Brazilian Jairzinho put paid to his career in a friendly encounter in Yaounde. I am in the middle. Cheers
Posted by: Canute Tangwa | Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 07:29 AM
Which one is Bekombo? BTW, I have read different reports stating that Botafogo played the national team in Yaounde (which the won 2-1) and other reports stating that this was in Douala where they won 1-0. Various reports also state that Bekombo was injured in Douala others, Yaounde. Maybe an indepth interview with Bekombo (spiced by some old pictures) will be most welcome...
Posted by: Ade | Friday, January 02, 2015 at 12:43 PM
From Left to Right: Petit Ngando, my humble self and Bekombo
Posted by: Canute Tangwa | Sunday, January 04, 2015 at 01:29 PM
The match was in Douala
Posted by: Emile | Monday, January 05, 2015 at 05:42 PM