Former Cameroon football legend Jean Manga Onguène died in the early hours of Tuesday, 6 October 2026, after a period of illness, according to several sources cited by Actu Cameroun.
Onguène, widely remembered as a “Lion Indomptable,” was a celebrated member of Cameroon’s national football team. His contributions on the field earned him a place among the country’s most respected players.
The news of his passing was reported by multiple outlets, prompting an outpouring of condolences from fans and figures within the Cameroonian football community.
Football is the most popular sport in Cameroon, a nation that has produced a number of internationally recognised players and achieved notable success on the African continent.
<small>Source: Actu Cameroun — read the original story there.</small>
