François Omam-Biyik

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François Omam-Biyik is a former Cameroonian footballer best known for his powerful heading ability and his decisive goal against Argentina in the opening match of the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

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instanceOf Cameroonian international footballer
association football player
human
continentRepresented Africa
countryOfCitizenship Cameroon
eraOfActivity 1980s
1990s
familyName Omam-Biyik
fullName François Omam-Biyik
gender male
givenName François
hasSibling André Kana-Biyik
knownFor powerful heading ability
scoring decisive goal against Argentina at 1990 FIFA World Cup
languageOfWorkOrName English
French
memberOfSportsTeam Cameroon national football team
nationality Cameroonian
notableEvent upset victory of Cameroon over Argentina 1–0 at 1990 World Cup opener
occupation professional footballer
opponentInNotableMatch Argentina national football team
participatedIn 1990 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
playedFor AS Cannes
Atlético Yucatán
Canon Yaoundé
Chiapas F.C.
Club América
Lavallois
Olympique de Marseille
Puebla F.C.
linked to: Puebla FC

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Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC
Stade Rennais F.C.
playedInLeague Liga MX
Ligue 1
Ligue 2
playedWith Roger Milla
positionPlayed forward
striker
winger
relative André Kana-Biyik
representedNationalTeam Cameroon
retired true
scoredInMatch Cameroon vs Argentina 1990 FIFA World Cup opening match
scoringMethod header goal
sport association football
tournamentLocation 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy
linked to: 1990 FIFA World Cup

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Indomitable Lions famousPlayer François Omam-Biyik
François Omam-Biyik fullName François Omam-Biyik