Joseph Antoine Bell and Geremi Njitap former Cameroonian football legends have been appointed into the technical commission for the development of African Football. To the CAF president Patrice Motsepe, nominating two great footballers to lead the technical Commission for the development of African Football is part of his moves to ensure that African Football remains on the top.
The appointment equally saw the nomination of former Ivorian International Footballer, Clementine Touré, Malian Mohamed Magassouba and Emmanuel Adebayor and Kalilou Fadiga. They all have as task to work is synergy so as to ensure African Football remains at the top.
Who is Joseph Antoine Bell and Geremi Njitap?
Joseph Antoine Bell is a Professional Cameroonian Footballer who played for the National Team from 1976 – 1994.He played for clubs like Union de Douala and As Saint Etienne. Once nominated as best goal Keeper, he played for Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Egypt before moving to France.
He represented the National Team in 3 world cups, [1982,1990,1994].
He equally featured in the FIFA World Cup where he made his debut playing in two of Cameroons group matches.
Geremi Njitap is a versatile player known for scoring goals. Thanks to his excellent defensive skills, The Indomitable Lion won the African Cup of Nations in 2002 and 2000.After 57 appearances, he joins Real Madrid and Chelsea winning the UEFA Champions League. From 1996-2010, he scored 13 goals. Being a discrete player who is ready to fight for his team, he won the Olympic Gold with Cameroon in Sydney in 2000 when he captained his country.