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Cameroon Roger Milla is a legendary Cameroonian footballer known for his historic performances at the FIFA World Cup, becoming a global icon and inspiring African football.
Mr. Milla has graciously agreed to serve as the “BRAND AMBASSADOR OF AFRICA CUP,” lending his influential image and leveraging his extensive network to support.
Afro-trap artist MHD and African football legend Roger Milla join up with the Cameroon squad to launch the new home shirt, celebrating the 20th anniversary.
A smiling Roger Milla, next seen in the stands watching the action and drinking a Coca-Cola, nods in approval of today's goal celebrations. Coca-Cola signed soccer legend Roger Milla for the campaign and named him the godfather of 'goal celebrations'.
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ROGER MILLA, THE FIRST AFRICAN PLAYER SUPERSTAR, IS NOW THE BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR THE SHOW : STREET SOCCER GAT SKILLZ.
Albert Roger Miller, known as Roger Milla, born on May 20, 1952, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, became one of the first African players to achieve international football stardom. His passion for the sport began in childhood, playing barefoot in the streets of Yaoundé, despite his parents’ initial reluctance for him to pursue football professionally. Milla excelled in local school tournaments, joining Eclair de Douala’s junior team at 13 and making his senior team debut at 15. He later moved to Léopard Douala, winning three Cameroonian championship titles and scoring 89 goals in 116 appearances over four years. His subsequent move to Tonnerre Yaoundé saw him win the African Cup Winners’ Cup, contributing 69 goals in 87 games.
At 25, Milla transitioned to European football, spending 12 years in France. He played for Valenciennes (1977-1979), Monaco (1979-1980), where he won the 1980 French Cup, Bastia (1980-1984), winning the 1981 French Cup, and Saint-Étienne (1984-1986), helping them return to Division 1. He then joined Montpellier (1986-1989), where he was instrumental in their promotion to Division 1 and later became a member of the coaching staff. After leaving French football at 37, Milla continued his career in Réunion and returned to Tonnerre in Cameroon. His career culminated in Indonesia after the 1994 World Cup, retiring at 44, known for his consistent goal-scoring ability.
Milla’s international career with the Cameroon national team spanned two decades, earning 77 caps and scoring 43 goals. He made his World Cup debut in 1982 and became a global sensation at the 1990 FIFA World Cup at the age of 38, scoring four goals and leading Cameroon to the quarter-finals, an unprecedented achievement for an African team. His iconic corner-flag dance celebrations captivated audiences worldwide. At 42, he broke his own record at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, becoming the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history. Post-retirement, Milla continues to be an ambassador for African causes, working with organizations such as the World Wide Fund for Nature and coaching football teams.
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