Papa Camara
Guinean footballer and coach (1951-2018)
Guinea
Forward
Papa Camara: profile
Papa Camara (born 1951 in Conakry, Guinea) was a Guinean footballer who played as a forward. He died on 4 January 2018.
At international level, Camara represented Guinea (1973–1987), earning 42 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 9 March 1976 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Conakry has produced 172 footballers in our database, including Naby Keïta, Ilaix Moriba and Amadou Diawara.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1973 (aged about 22)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Hafia Football Club |
Guinée Championnat National | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–1987 | Guinea |
Senior | 42 | 6 |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Mar 1976 | Guinea 1–1 Nigeria | 88 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 31 Oct 1976 | Guinea 2–1 Ghana | 51 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 16 Jan 1977 | Guinea 2–0 Ghana | 3 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 27 Feb 1977 | Guinea 2–1 Togo | 36 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 22 Jun 1980 | Guinea 3–1 Lesotho | 52 (pen) | 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 Papa Camara born?
Papa Camara was born in Conakry, Guinea.
Which national team does Papa Camara play for?
Papa Camara played international football for Guinea. He has 42 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Papa Camara played for?
Papa Camara's recorded clubs are Hafia Football Club.
What position does Papa Camara play?
Papa Camara played as a forward.