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Pierre Njanka

b. 1975

Cameroonian footballer

Association football player
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About Pierre Njanka

Born 1975. Pierre Njanka is a Cameroonian association football player.

Pierre Djaka Njanka-Beyaka (born 15 March 1975) is a Cameroonian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Njanka previously played for Strasbourg, Sedan and Istres in the French Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. While at Strasbourg, he played in the 2001 Coupe de France final, in which they beat Amiens on penalties. Njanka had a trial with English Premier League side Sunderland in July 2000, playing in a pre-season match against KV Mechelen. He was also set to join Portsmouth in 2001, but a knee injury ended the move prematurely.

Njanka won the 2000 African Cup of Nations with Cameroon and played for his country at the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups. He was capped 47 times and scored twice for Cameroon, including a goal against Austria at the 1998 World Cup.

Honours

Strasbourg Coupe de France: 2000–01

Arema Indonesia Indonesia Super League: 2009–10

Cameroon African Cup of Nations: 2000

FIFA Confederations Cup runner-up: 2003

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Important facts

Born
15 March 1975, Douala
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Cameroon
Also known as
Pierre Njanka Beaka

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pierre Njanka?

Cameroonian footballer

When was Pierre Njanka born?

Pierre Njanka was born on 15 March 1975 in Douala.

What is Pierre Njanka's occupation?

Pierre Njanka is an association football player.

What nationality is Pierre Njanka?

Pierre Njanka is Cameroonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre Njanka

· Wikidata: Q2449599

· DBpedia: Pierre Njanka

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