Jean Manga-Onguéné
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Forward
Jean Manga-Onguéné: profile
Jean Manga-Onguéné (born 12 June 1946 in Ngoulemekong, Cameroon) was a Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 6 October 2026.
Manga-Onguéné's senior club career began in 1966 at Canon Yaoundé.
At international level, Manga-Onguéné represented Cameroon (1967–1981), earning 12 caps and scoring 16 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Ethiopia on 8 February 1970 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966–1982 | Canon Yaoundé |
Elite One | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–1981 | Cameroon |
Senior | 12 | 16 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Feb 1970 | Cameroon 3–2 Ethiopia | 43 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 17 Oct 1976 | Congo 2–2 Cameroon | 35 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 20 Jul 1980 | Malawi 1–1 Cameroon | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 12 Oct 1980 | Cameroon 2–0 Zimbabwe | 80 | 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
Where was Jean Manga-Onguéné born?
Jean Manga-Onguéné was born in Ngoulemekong, Cameroon.
Which national team does Jean Manga-Onguéné play for?
Jean Manga-Onguéné played international football for Cameroon. He has 12 caps and 16 goals on record.
Which clubs has Jean Manga-Onguéné played for?
Jean Manga-Onguéné's recorded clubs are Canon Yaoundé.
How tall is Jean Manga-Onguéné?
Jean Manga-Onguéné is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Jean Manga-Onguéné play?
Jean Manga-Onguéné played as a forward.