Jacques Mamounoubala
- May 28, 2016
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Jacques Mamounoubala, 63, Congolese footballer (CARA Brazzaville, national team).
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|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 inaugural season with the club, he won the 1974 African Cup of Champions Clubs. 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. During his tenure with the club, he was the top scorer of the 1980 Congo Ligue 1 [fr].
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. His second goal came in a friendly against Niger on 5 October 1980 in celebration of the centennial of his home city of Brazzaville.
Personal life
Mamounoubala died on 28 May 2016 following years of health problems.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.Which position did Jacques Mamounoubala typically play during his career?
- A.Right back
- B.Center forward
- C.Goalkeeper
- D.Left wingercorrect
Jacques Mamounoubala played as a left winger throughout his career.
Source: Biographical summary
2.Jacques Mamounoubala played alongside which teammate at CARA Brazzaville?
- A.Ange Ngapycorrect
- B.Salif Keita
- C.Jean-Pierre Tokoto
- D.Roger Milla
Jacques Mamounoubala played for the club alongside Ange Ngapy, Médard Ngakosso, and Guy Armand Nkéoua.
Source: Club career section
3.In which year did Jacques Mamounoubala retire from professional football?
- A.1978
- B.1990
- C.1985correct
- D.1980
Jacques Mamounoubala played for the club until his retirement in 1985.
Source: Club career section
4.Jacques Mamounoubala was the top scorer of which league in 1980?
- A.Congo Ligue 1correct
- B.African Champions League
- C.Brazzaville Regional League
- D.Uganda Premier League
During his tenure with the club, Jacques Mamounoubala was the top scorer of the 1980 Congo Ligue 1.
Source: Club career section
5.Jacques Mamounoubala represented Congo–Brazzaville at which international tournament in 1978?
- A.World Cup
- B.Olympic Games
- C.African Cup of Nationscorrect
- D.Congo Regional Tournament
Jacques Mamounoubala represented his home country of Congo–Brazzaville at the 1978 African Cup of Nations.
Source: Biographical summary
6.Against which nation did Jacques Mamounoubala score his goal during the 1978 African Cup of Nations?
- A.Cameroon
- B.Ugandacorrect
- C.Nigeria
- D.Niger
Jacques Mamounoubala scored in the 3–1 loss against Uganda on 6 March 1978.
Source: International career section
7.What was significant about the goal Jacques Mamounoubala scored on 5 October 1980?
- A.It was his only international goal
- B.It celebrated the centennial of Brazzavillecorrect
- C.It won the league title
- D.It was in the African Cup final
Jacques Mamounoubala scored a goal in a friendly against Niger in celebration of the centennial of his home city of Brazzaville.
Source: International career section
8.How did Jacques Mamounoubala die?
- A.In a football match
- B.Years of health problemscorrect
- C.A sudden accident
- D.Old age complications
Jacques Mamounoubala died on 28 May 2016 following years of health problems.
Source: Personal life section
9.What was the result of the match where Jacques Mamounoubala scored against Uganda?
- A.1-0 win
- B.3-1 losscorrect
- C.2-2 draw
- D.3-0 win
Jacques Mamounoubala scored in the 3–1 loss against Uganda on 6 March 1978.
Source: International career section
10.Which teammate played alongside Jacques Mamounoubala at CARA Brazzaville?
- A.Paul Moukila
- B.Médard Ngakossocorrect
- C.Joseph Akouala
- D.Jean-Michel Mbono
Jacques Mamounoubala played alongside Médard Ngakosso at CARA Brazzaville.
Source: Club career section
11.In what year did Jacques Mamounoubala die?
- A.2018
- B.2010
- C.2016correct
- D.2012
Jacques Mamounoubala died on 28 May 2016.
Source: Personal life section
12.On what date was Jacques Mamounoubala born?
- A.6 March 1978
- B.28 May 2016
- C.5 October 1980
- D.2 April 1953correct
Jacques Mamounoubala was born on 2 April 1953.
Source: Biographical summary
13.What was the nickname of Jacques Mamounoubala?
- A.The Wing
- B.La Mamacorrect
- C.The Rail
- D.Red Devil
Jacques Mamounoubala was nicknamed La Mama.
Source: Biographical summary
14.Jacques Mamounoubala played for which club in the early 1970s before joining CARA Brazzaville?
- A.Avenir du Railcorrect
- B.Diables Rouges
- C.Congo United
- D.Brazzaville FC
Jacques Mamounoubala began his career playing for Avenir du Rail in the early 1970s.
Source: Club career section
15.In what year did Jacques Mamounoubala join CARA Brazzaville?
- A.1978
- B.1974correct
- C.1970
- D.1972
Jacques Mamounoubala joined CARA Brazzaville in 1974.
Source: Club career section
16.What major title did Jacques Mamounoubala win in his inaugural season with CARA Brazzaville?
- A.African Cup of Nations
- B.African Cup of Champions Clubscorrect
- C.Brazzaville Centennial Cup
- D.Congo Ligue 1 Championship
In his inaugural season with the club, Jacques Mamounoubala won the 1974 African Cup of Champions Clubs.
Source: Club career section
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