Jean-Paul Akono
Cameroonian footballer
Cameroon
Forward
Jean-Paul Akono: profile
Jean-Paul Akono (born 1 January 1952 in Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a former Cameroonian footballer who played as a forward.
Akono's senior club career began in 1979 at Canon Yaoundé.
At international level, Akono represented Cameroon (1972–1973). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 4 March 1972 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Yaoundé has produced 306 footballers in our database, including Samuel Umtiti, Roger Milla and Vincent Aboubakar.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1980 | Canon Yaoundé |
Elite One | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–1973 | Cameroon |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Mar 1972 | Cameroon 5–2 DR Congo | 4 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Jean-Paul Akono?
Jean-Paul Akono was born on 1 January 1952, which makes him 74 years old.
Where was Jean-Paul Akono born?
Jean-Paul Akono was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Which national team does Jean-Paul Akono play for?
Jean-Paul Akono played international football for Cameroon.
Which clubs has Jean-Paul Akono played for?
Jean-Paul Akono's recorded clubs are Canon Yaoundé.
What position does Jean-Paul Akono play?
Jean-Paul Akono played as a forward.
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