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Tributes pour in for Guinea legend Papa Camara
Tributes pour in for Guinea legend Papa Camara
By Mohamed Fajah Barrie
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Papa Camara helped Guinea finish as runners-up to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations in 1976
Guinean football is mourning the death of iconic former national team captain Papa Camara who has died in Conakry at the age of 66 after a long illness.
Condolence messages poured in for the player, with the president of Guinea's Football Association, Antonio Souaré, leading the tributes.
"The death is a great loss to Guinea football. Let's thank God because he wanted it this way. May his soul rest in peace," said Souaré of the player who was seen as a legend of the game in his nation.
Camara made huge sacrifices for Guinean football and I have wonderful memories of this outstanding footballer whose death is also a loss to Africa and world football
Antonio Souaré
Guinea FA president
Camara was regarded as one of Guinea's all time greats having played in five African Club Champions Cup finals - the former African Champions League competition - winning three continental titles with the Conakry-based club, Hafia FC.
Known for his dribbling skills, Camara partnered well with the 1972 African Player of the year Cherif Souleymane and played alongside the likes of Petit Sory, Maxine Camara, Cham Ousmane Tolo, Bangaly Sylla and Aliou Njolea to make Hafia FC the most successful club in Africa in the 70's.
He also helped Syli Nationale finish as runners-up to Morocco at the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations, the furthest Guinea have ever reached at a Nations Cup.
"Camara made huge sacrifices for Guinean football and I have wonderful memories of this outstanding footballer whose death is also a loss to Africa and world football," added Souaré.
"I knew and admired Papa Camara. I saw him playing in the rough terrains and beautiful beaches of Conakry during his playing time."
"He was the player who had the gift of controlling the ball with his head, chest and feet. He shone and seduced the world in the 1976 Afcon finals where Syli Nationale reached the final," Guinea FA boss Souaré recalled.
In 1976, Camara just missed out on winning the African Player Of The Year award, finishing second to Cameroon's Roger Milla.
He retired from football in the early 80's and served as an assistant coach for Syli Nationale.
His legendary status stretched beyond Guinea, as former Sierra Leone international and ex-Leone Stars coach Sam Obi Metzger recalls.
"He was great iconic player, one of the best players Guinea have ever produced, he will be missed." Metzger told BBC Sport.
"I played against him several times both at national team and club level and he always stood out.
"His death is not only a great loss to Guinea but African football as a whole," added Metzger
Camara will be buried in Conakry on Sunday and the Guinean government will take responsibility for the funeral in honour of their hero.
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By Mohamed Fajah Barrie
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Papa Camara helped Guinea finish as runners-up to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations in 1976
Guinean football is mourning the death of iconic former national team captain Papa Camara who has died in Conakry at the age of 66 after a long illness.
Condolence messages poured in for the player, with the president of Guinea's Football Association, Antonio Souaré, leading the tributes.
"The death is a great loss to Guinea football. Let's thank God because he wanted it this way. May his soul rest in peace," said Souaré of the player who was seen as a legend of the game in his nation.
Camara made huge sacrifices for Guinean football and I have wonderful memories of this outstanding footballer whose death is also a loss to Africa and world football
Antonio Souaré
Guinea FA president
Camara was regarded as one of Guinea's all time greats having played in five African Club Champions Cup finals - the former African Champions League competition - winning three continental titles with the Conakry-based club, Hafia FC.
Known for his dribbling skills, Camara partnered well with the 1972 African Player of the year Cherif Souleymane and played alongside the likes of Petit Sory, Maxine Camara, Cham Ousmane Tolo, Bangaly Sylla and Aliou Njolea to make Hafia FC the most successful club in Africa in the 70's.
He also helped Syli Nationale finish as runners-up to Morocco at the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations, the furthest Guinea have ever reached at a Nations Cup.
"Camara made huge sacrifices for Guinean football and I have wonderful memories of this outstanding footballer whose death is also a loss to Africa and world football," added Souaré.
"I knew and admired Papa Camara. I saw him playing in the rough terrains and beautiful beaches of Conakry during his playing time."
"He was the player who had the gift of controlling the ball with his head, chest and feet. He shone and seduced the world in the 1976 Afcon finals where Syli Nationale reached the final," Guinea FA boss Souaré recalled.
In 1976, Camara just missed out on winning the African Player Of The Year award, finishing second to Cameroon's Roger Milla.
He retired from football in the early 80's and served as an assistant coach for Syli Nationale.
His legendary status stretched beyond Guinea, as former Sierra Leone international and ex-Leone Stars coach Sam Obi Metzger recalls.
"He was great iconic player, one of the best players Guinea have ever produced, he will be missed." Metzger told BBC Sport.
"I played against him several times both at national team and club level and he always stood out.
"His death is not only a great loss to Guinea but African football as a whole," added Metzger
Camara will be buried in Conakry on Sunday and the Guinean government will take responsibility for the funeral in honour of their hero.
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The legendary papa Camara of Hafia FC, that denied my beloved Rangers the champions cup.
RIP.
RIP.
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(1) What a player Papa Camara was
(2) In the 1970s, he, Musa Camara and Bengar Isilya were the fastest front trip in African football
(3) They were comparable to say Salah, Mane and Firmino today
(4) In 1975 Camara’s Club Hafia of Guinea beat Enugu Rangers in Lagos to lift the African Champions League
(5) Back then, Guinea was a giant in African football
(6) Their two leading clubsides Haifa and Horoya were continental giants
(7) Papa Camara will always be remembered by Super Eagles fan for his near goal at Lagos during the 1982 World Cup qualifiers
(8) It is sad that today Guinea is no longer the power it once was
(9) Guinea is one country long overdue for a World Cup appearance
(10) I hope Keita and co qualify for Qatar 2022 as a tribute to Camara. RIP Great icon!
(2) In the 1970s, he, Musa Camara and Bengar Isilya were the fastest front trip in African football
(3) They were comparable to say Salah, Mane and Firmino today
(4) In 1975 Camara’s Club Hafia of Guinea beat Enugu Rangers in Lagos to lift the African Champions League
(5) Back then, Guinea was a giant in African football
(6) Their two leading clubsides Haifa and Horoya were continental giants
(7) Papa Camara will always be remembered by Super Eagles fan for his near goal at Lagos during the 1982 World Cup qualifiers
(8) It is sad that today Guinea is no longer the power it once was
(9) Guinea is one country long overdue for a World Cup appearance
(10) I hope Keita and co qualify for Qatar 2022 as a tribute to Camara. RIP Great icon!
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May his soul RIP.
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RIP Sir. Yes, Akinfe is correct. During the '82 WC qualifiers, he tested Best Ogedegbe....
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The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
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RIP
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To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
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Great Player. RIP
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Ayo, Did you watch the match?Ayo Akinfe wrote:To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
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Sir V wrote:Ayo, Did you watch the match?Ayo Akinfe wrote:To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
It was shown on TV. I am not sure I watched it live on the day. I think it was the following weekend.
They showed the 2-1 game in Lagos then we later saw the 1-0 win away in Conakry. Hafia were essentially two classes above Rangers.
Although to be fair to Rangers, they were the best Nigeria had in 1975. I remember this team made of Ghanaians called Alyufsalam Rocks was formed in Ilorin and they just kept beating everyone, getting to the final of the Challenge Cup. It was only Rangers that were able to beat them 2-0.
Alyufsalam Rocks had this goalkeeper called Charles Teteh who was about four feet tall but he is the most agile goalkeeper I have ever seen. No doubt, CIC will soon come here to brag about how wonderful they were.
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You daft 'football-know-nothing' ..........we are talking about 1975, when Rangers were crushing all opposition and were brutal dictators of Nigerian soccer.Ayo Akinfe wrote:To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
Rangers forever
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So dat 2-1 wey dem waya una for Lagos and the 1-0 in Conakry does not count?zee wrote:You daft 'football-know-nothing' ..........we are talking about 1975, when Rangers were crushing all opposition and were brutal dictators of Nigerian soccer.Ayo Akinfe wrote:To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
Rangers forever
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I watched the match. Hafia were a better team, but Rangers fans would say Nfa's decision to play the match in Lagos instead of Enugu Cost Rangers the Champions Cup. Even the Lagos fans were supporting Hafia of Guinea during the match in Lagos. Hafia second goal came through a penalty.Ayo Akinfe wrote:Sir V wrote:Ayo, Did you watch the match?Ayo Akinfe wrote:To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
It was shown on TV. I am not sure I watched it live on the day. I think it was the following weekend.
They showed the 2-1 game in Lagos then we later saw the 1-0 win away in Conakry. Hafia were essentially two classes above Rangers.
Although to be fair to Rangers, they were the best Nigeria had in 1975. I remember this team made of Ghanaians called Alyufsalam Rocks was formed in Ilorin and they just kept beating everyone, getting to the final of the Challenge Cup. It was only Rangers that were able to beat them 2-0.
Alyufsalam Rocks had this goalkeeper called Charles Teteh who was about four feet tall but he is the most agile goalkeeper I have ever seen. No doubt, CIC will soon come here to brag about how wonderful they were.
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Sir V wrote:I watched the match. Hafia were a better team, but Rangers fans would say Nfa's decision to play the match in Lagos instead of Enugu Cost Rangers the Champions Cup. Even the Lagos fans were supporting Hafia of Guinea during the match in Lagos. Hafia second goal came through a penalty.Ayo Akinfe wrote:Sir V wrote:Ayo, Did you watch the match?Ayo Akinfe wrote:To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
It was shown on TV. I am not sure I watched it live on the day. I think it was the following weekend.
They showed the 2-1 game in Lagos then we later saw the 1-0 win away in Conakry. Hafia were essentially two classes above Rangers.
Although to be fair to Rangers, they were the best Nigeria had in 1975. I remember this team made of Ghanaians called Alyufsalam Rocks was formed in Ilorin and they just kept beating everyone, getting to the final of the Challenge Cup. It was only Rangers that were able to beat them 2-0.
Alyufsalam Rocks had this goalkeeper called Charles Teteh who was about four feet tall but he is the most agile goalkeeper I have ever seen. No doubt, CIC will soon come here to brag about how wonderful they were.
One thing that used to get my goat about Rangers fans back then was they used to blame everyone whenever they lost. It must either be the NFA, the referees, juju, opposing fans, bad weather, etc.
They should just accept that Hafia were better than them. Rangers always had a poor home form anyway. Look at their record in that competition:
First round
Great Olympics,Ghana 0-2 Rangers
Rangers 2-1 Great Olympics, Ghana
Second round
Rangers 0-0 Young Africans, Tanzania
Young Africans, Tanzania 1-1 Rangers
Quarter finals
Green Buffaloes, Zambia 2-2 Rangers
Rangers 2-1 Green Buffaloes, Zambia
Semi finals
Ghazl Al-Mehalla, Egypt 3-1 Rangers 1
Rangers 3-0 Ghazl Al-Mehalla, Egypt
Final
Haifa 1-0 Rangers
Rangers 1-2 Haifa
Mehalla was the only team Rangers beat convincingly at home. You cannot compare it with IICC's 1976 Cup Winners Cup winning team that hammered Kenya Breweries 5-0 and then beat Tonnerre Kalala 4-1 at home.
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Thank you Sir VSir V wrote:I watched the match. Hafia were a better team, but Rangers fans would say Nfa's decision to play the match in Lagos instead of Enugu Cost Rangers the Champions Cup. Even the Lagos fans were supporting Hafia of Guinea during the match in Lagos. Hafia second goal came through a penalty.Ayo Akinfe wrote:Sir V wrote:Ayo, Did you watch the match?Ayo Akinfe wrote:To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
It was shown on TV. I am not sure I watched it live on the day. I think it was the following weekend.
They showed the 2-1 game in Lagos then we later saw the 1-0 win away in Conakry. Hafia were essentially two classes above Rangers.
Although to be fair to Rangers, they were the best Nigeria had in 1975. I remember this team made of Ghanaians called Alyufsalam Rocks was formed in Ilorin and they just kept beating everyone, getting to the final of the Challenge Cup. It was only Rangers that were able to beat them 2-0.
Alyufsalam Rocks had this goalkeeper called Charles Teteh who was about four feet tall but he is the most agile goalkeeper I have ever seen. No doubt, CIC will soon come here to brag about how wonderful they were.
"Today we remember Nigeria and Africa football legend, Late Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi who passed on, on june 7th 2016. Thank you for the memories ‘The Big Boss.’ We can never forget you"............Kanu Nwankwo
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The Mickey-mouse cup that Rangers won in 1977 and refused to defend it...................choosing to play in the Champions cup competition in 1978.Ayo Akinfe wrote:Sir V wrote:I watched the match. Hafia were a better team, but Rangers fans would say Nfa's decision to play the match in Lagos instead of Enugu Cost Rangers the Champions Cup. Even the Lagos fans were supporting Hafia of Guinea during the match in Lagos. Hafia second goal came through a penalty.Ayo Akinfe wrote:Sir V wrote:Ayo, Did you watch the match?Ayo Akinfe wrote:To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
It was shown on TV. I am not sure I watched it live on the day. I think it was the following weekend.
They showed the 2-1 game in Lagos then we later saw the 1-0 win away in Conakry. Hafia were essentially two classes above Rangers.
Although to be fair to Rangers, they were the best Nigeria had in 1975. I remember this team made of Ghanaians called Alyufsalam Rocks was formed in Ilorin and they just kept beating everyone, getting to the final of the Challenge Cup. It was only Rangers that were able to beat them 2-0.
Alyufsalam Rocks had this goalkeeper called Charles Teteh who was about four feet tall but he is the most agile goalkeeper I have ever seen. No doubt, CIC will soon come here to brag about how wonderful they were.
One thing that used to get my goat about Rangers fans back then was they used to blame everyone whenever they lost. It must either be the NFA, the referees, juju, opposing fans, bad weather, etc.
They should just accept that Hafia were better than them. Rangers always had a poor home form anyway. Look at their record in that competition:
First round
Great Olympics,Ghana 0-2 Rangers
Rangers 2-1 Great Olympics, Ghana
Second round
Rangers 0-0 Young Africans, Tanzania
Young Africans, Tanzania 1-1 Rangers
Quarter finals
Green Buffaloes, Zambia 2-2 Rangers
Rangers 2-1 Green Buffaloes, Zambia
Semi finals
Ghazl Al-Mehalla, Egypt 3-1 Rangers 1
Rangers 3-0 Ghazl Al-Mehalla, Egypt
Final
Haifa 1-0 Rangers
Rangers 1-2 Haifa
Mehalla was the only team Rangers beat convincingly at home. You cannot compare it with IICC's 1976 Cup Winners Cup winning team that hammered Kenya Breweries 5-0 and then beat Tonnerre Kalala 4-1 at home.
"Today we remember Nigeria and Africa football legend, Late Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi who passed on, on june 7th 2016. Thank you for the memories ‘The Big Boss.’ We can never forget you"............Kanu Nwankwo
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...his club beating Rangers in '75 was the saddest day of my life. I refused to eat for some time.
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Did you also starve after the Bendel Insurance thrashing?mcal wrote:...his club beating Rangers in '75 was the saddest day of my life. I refused to eat for some time.
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...that was local challenge cup, but Rangers did retaliate, abi? Beat Bendel few years later.Ayo Akinfe wrote:Did you also starve after the Bendel Insurance thrashing?mcal wrote:...his club beating Rangers in '75 was the saddest day of my life. I refused to eat for some time.
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I tire for you o...which kind Revisionist history you dey vomit, sef..?Ayo Akinfe wrote:Sir V wrote:I watched the match. Hafia were a better team, but Rangers fans would say Nfa's decision to play the match in Lagos instead of Enugu Cost Rangers the Champions Cup. Even the Lagos fans were supporting Hafia of Guinea during the match in Lagos. Hafia second goal came through a penalty.Ayo Akinfe wrote:Sir V wrote:Ayo, Did you watch the match?Ayo Akinfe wrote:To be fair, back then, Rangers were an easy team to torment. Bendel Insurance put three past them on Lagos and Canon Sportif put five past them In Yaoundé.nemi2002 wrote:The man tormented Rangers...... Papa Camara RIP
Having said that, one must give Hafia credit for their demolition job in 1975. Beating Rangers in Lagos could not have been easy.
It was shown on TV. I am not sure I watched it live on the day. I think it was the following weekend.
They showed the 2-1 game in Lagos then we later saw the 1-0 win away in Conakry. Hafia were essentially two classes above Rangers.
Although to be fair to Rangers, they were the best Nigeria had in 1975. I remember this team made of Ghanaians called Alyufsalam Rocks was formed in Ilorin and they just kept beating everyone, getting to the final of the Challenge Cup. It was only Rangers that were able to beat them 2-0.
Alyufsalam Rocks had this goalkeeper called Charles Teteh who was about four feet tall but he is the most agile goalkeeper I have ever seen. No doubt, CIC will soon come here to brag about how wonderful they were.
One thing that used to get my goat about Rangers fans back then was they used to blame everyone whenever they lost. It must either be the NFA, the referees, juju, opposing fans, bad weather, etc.
They should just accept that Hafia were better than them. Rangers always had a poor home form anyway. Look at their record in that competition:
First round
Great Olympics,Ghana 0-2 Rangers
Rangers 2-1 Great Olympics, Ghana
Second round
Rangers 0-0 Young Africans, Tanzania
Young Africans, Tanzania 1-1 Rangers
Quarter finals
Green Buffaloes, Zambia 2-2 Rangers
Rangers 2-1 Green Buffaloes, Zambia
Semi finals
Ghazl Al-Mehalla, Egypt 3-1 Rangers 1
Rangers 3-0 Ghazl Al-Mehalla, Egypt
Final
Haifa 1-0 Rangers
Rangers 1-2 Haifa
Mehalla was the only team Rangers beat convincingly at home. You cannot compare it with IICC's 1976 Cup Winners Cup winning team that hammered Kenya Breweries 5-0 and then beat Tonnerre Kalala 4-1 at home.
That record clearly illustrates the dominance of Enugu Rangers - Jan 1974-Oct 1975 (22 months):
If there were decent record-keeping in Nigeria, it would clearly show Rangers was unbeaten in Nigeria & Africa for 22 months...that record remains unbroken by any Nigeria clubside...
The record was ended by Mehalla that Friday of October 1975; reason Rangers unleashed wahala on the Egyptians in Enugu...
Credit to Papa Camara & Hafia; beating Rangers home & away no be beans...
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