François Omam-Biyik
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François Omam-Biyik is a retired Cameroonian footballer, celebrated for his impactful career as a forward. He is best known for scoring the first goal for Cameroon in the 1990 FIFA World Cup, which helped the team reach the quarter-finals, marking a significant moment in African football history. With a professional career spanning over a decade, he played for various clubs in Europe, notably in France, and left a lasting legacy in both club and international football.
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François Omam-Biyik previously held the record for the most appearances by an African player in World Cup history.
Mondial 2026 : le Maroc s'offre une pluie de records après un premier tour historiqueLe Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·
Morocco· 2026-06-25
Morocco· 2026-06-25
François Omam-Biyik was surpassed by Achraf Hakimi in World Cup appearances.
Achraf Hakimi devient le joueur africain le plus capé en Coupe du mondeLe Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·
Haiti· 2026-06-20
Haiti· 2026-06-20
