Jean Efala Komguep (born 11 August 1992) is a Cameroonian

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who plays as a goalkeeper for

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club

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and the Cameroon national team. He previously represented the Cameroon U20 national team.

Career

Club

Efala was born in Mfou. He began his professional playing career in 2010 to Fovu Baham. He was later sold to Coton Sport F.C. for whom he appeared in several matches, including in the

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. In 2018, he joined Nigerian side

and played seven matches en route to the club's first league title in

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International career

In 2011 Efala was called up to the Cameroon under-20 national team to take part in the FIFA World Cup Under-20. He received his first international call-up against Tanzania on 6 February 2013 and has since been called up to the senior national team several times.

Honours

Coton Sport *

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: 2013, 2014, 2015 *

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: 2014 Akwa United * NPFL:

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* 1992 births Living people Cameroonian men's footballers Men's association football goalkeepers Cameroon men's international footballers Cameroon men's youth international footballers 2021 Africa Cup of Nations players Fovu Club players Coton Sport FC de Garoua players People from Centre Region (Cameroon) {{Cameroon-footy-goalkeeper-stub