Cyrille Makanaky; Cameroon's Flame-Haired Maestro

Cyrille Makanaky v England at Italia '90

One of the stars of Cameroon's Indomitable Lions at Italia 90, Cyrille Makanaky was an elegant attacking midfielder that dazzled audiences at the Mundial. 


His flame-colored hair as well as his dusty brown skin distinguished him all through his country's remarkable run in the tournament. He helped Cameroon reach the Quarter Finals of the World Cup where they lost cruelly to England 2-3. 

Cyrille Makanaky in action For Cameroon

Of course, he had by this time earned plaudits for his displays as the West Africans played some devastating and eye-catching football in Italy. He represented the Indomitable Lions at Maroc '88, helping them win the tournament and also at Algiers '90. He had also played for clubsides such as Ajaccio, Villareal, Malaga, Toulon, Lens and Macabi Tel Aviv.