Jacques Mamounoubala
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacques Mamounoubala | ||
| Date of birth | 2 April 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazzaville, French Equatorial Africa | ||
| Date of death | 28 May 2016 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Brazzaville, Congo–Brazzaville | ||
| Position | Left winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1973 | Avenir du Rail Ouenzé | ||
| 1974–1985 | CARA Brazzaville | ||
| Total | 77 | (7) | |
| International career | |||
| 1978–1981 | Congo | (2) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jacques Mamounoubala (2 April 1953 – 28 May 2016) was a Congolese footballer. Nicknamed "La Mama", he played as a left winger for CARA Brazzaville throughout the 1970s and the 1980s. He also represented his home country of Congo–Brazzaville at the 1978 African Cup of Nations.
Club career
Mamounoubala began his career playing for Avenir du Rail in the early 1970s before joining CARA Brazzaville in 1974. In his inaguaral season with the club, he won the 1974 African Cup of Champions Clubs.[1] His style of play was characterized by his runs along the touchline usually resulting in crosses or shots towards the goal. He continued playing for the club into the 1980s alongside other players such as Ange Ngapy, Médard Ngakosso and Guy Armand Nkéoua until his retirement in 1985.[2][3] During his tenure with the club, he was the top scorer of the 1980 Congo Ligue 1.[4]
International career
Mamounoubala was first called up to represent Congo–Brazzaville for the 1978 African Cup of Nations following failing to qualify for the 1976 edition. Despite the early elimination of Les Diables Rouges in the group stage, Mamounoubala had the record of being the only Congolese goalscorer, scoring in the 3–1 loss against Uganda on 6 March 1978.[5] His second goal came in a friendly against Niger on 5 October 1980 in celebration of the centennial of his home city of Brazzaville.[6]
Personal life
Mamounoubala died on 28 May 2016 following years of health problems.[2]
References
- ^ Kabat, Jade Ida (4 July 2024). "Le saviez-vous ? : Paul Sayal Moukila, l'unique ballon d'or congolais en 1974". Les Echos du Congo–Brazzaville (in French). Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ a b Mapanga, Germaine (7 June 2016). "Congo Football: Jacques Mamounoubala n'est plus!". Les Echos du Congo–Brazzaville (in French). Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Jacques Mamounoubala, pied gauche dévastateur" (PDF). La Semaine Africaine (in French). Brazzaville. 3 June 2016. p. 13. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ Schöggl, Hans (22 February 2013). "Congo (Brazzaville) 1980". RSSSF (in French). Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ Aheebwa, Brian (8 September 2024). "AFCON 2025 Q: Head-To-Head, Uganda In Command Against Congo". NBS Sport. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ Mampouya, Hervé Brice (6 June 2016). "Disparition : Jacques Mamounoubala s'en est allé". Agence D'Information d'Afrique Centrale (in French). Retrieved 26 August 2025.