Emmanuel Maboang
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Forward
Emmanuel Maboang: profile
Emmanuel Maboang (born 27 November 1968 in Ndikiniméki, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Maboang made the step into senior football with Canon Yaoundé in 1990. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 1990. The busiest spell of his career was at Rio Ave F.C. (1992–1995): 66 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 77 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Maboang represented Cameroon (1990–1995), earning 12 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 9 March 1990 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1990 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 1990 – aged 21 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Cameroon, Portugal, Indonesia and Poland
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (5 in 77)
- Height
- 169 cm — taller than 11% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Madura United F.C. (1997)
- Shares a birthday with
- Garry Mendes Rodrigues, Harold Moukoudi and Jérôme Mombris (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1991 | Canon Yaoundé |
Elite One | – | – |
| 1991–1992 |  Portimonense S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 1992–1995 | Rio Ave F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 66 | 4 |
| 1997–1998 |  Madura United F.C. |
Super League | – | – |
| — |  Górnik Zabrze |
Ekstraklasa | – | – |
| Total | 77 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1995 | Cameroon |
Senior | 12 | 4 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Mar 1990 | Cameroon 2–0 Kenya | 28 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 9 Mar 1990 | Cameroon 2–0 Kenya | 69 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 25 Jan 1992 | Cameroon 1–2 Nigeria | 85 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 10 Oct 1993 | Cameroon 3–1 Zimbabwe | 89 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Emmanuel Maboang?
Emmanuel Maboang was born on 27 November 1968, which makes him 57 years old.
Where was Emmanuel Maboang born?
Emmanuel Maboang was born in Ndikiniméki, Cameroon.
Which national team does Emmanuel Maboang play for?
Emmanuel Maboang played international football for Cameroon. He has 12 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Emmanuel Maboang played for?
Emmanuel Maboang's recorded clubs are Canon Yaoundé, Portimonense S.C., Rio Ave F.C., Madura United F.C. and Górnik Zabrze.
How tall is Emmanuel Maboang?
Emmanuel Maboang is 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Emmanuel Maboang play?
Emmanuel Maboang played as a forward.
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