Théophile Abega : Cameroon’s Super Star

The exploits of Théophile Abega are still fresh in the minds of football diehards. Nicknamed Doctor Abega captained the Cameroon national football team to their first African Nations Cup title in 1984 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. He was nicknamed “The Doctor” in tribute to his footballing intelligence. During the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations the emblematic midfield dribbler stunned the world with his exceptional talents. His performance in the competition earned him the award of the Best Player in the competition. He was an eye catching midfield dribbler. Abega Théophile scored three goals during the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations. He scored two goals in the group game against Togo and one during final against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The same year he won the Best Player African Player Award through his performance at the Nations Cup. He is still reme...