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Thomas N’Kono: Inspiration of generations of African goalkeepers

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Former Cameroon goalkeeper Thomas Nkono (right) and Italy and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.[ Photo: Agencies.

Cameroon and Espanyol legend Thomas N’Kono's unique career made him a trailblazer for African goalkeepers in Europe and inspiration for LaLiga shot-stoppers of the past, present and future.

A highly decorated international with Cameroon for nearly 20 years, he became much loved throughout LaLiga during almost a decade in Espanyol’s first team during the 1980s, and still contributes valuably as a coach at the RCDE Stadium.

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