Simon Tchobang Tchoya (31 August 1951 – 7 September 2007)[1] was a Cameroonian football goalkeeper who played for Cameroon in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.[2] He also played for Eclair Douala, Avion Entrelec Douala, Dynamo Douala and Dihep di Nkam Yabassi.[3]

Simon Tchobang
Personal information
Full name Simon Tchobang Tchoya
Date of birth (1951-08-31)31 August 1951
Place of birth Douala, Cameroon
Date of death 7 September 2007(2007-09-07) (aged 56)
Place of death Douala, Cameroon
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Eclair Douala
Avion Entrelec Douala
Dynamo Douala
Dihep di Nkam Yabassi
International career
Cameroon
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Douala, Tchobang began playing football as a goalkeeper for Eclair Douala in the 1970s.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Simon Tchobang repose désormais au "bois des singes"
  2. ^ 1982 FIFA World Cup Spain
  3. ^ Simon Tchobang Tchoya - Ultime Parade Pour Le "Nerveux" Gardien
  4. ^ "Simon Tchobang Tchoya, Ex-Lion indomptable: Le dernier plongeon de Tchobang" (in French). Le Messager. 26 September 2007.
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