Cameroon’s 1990 World Cup hero and the oldest goalscorer in tournament history.
Unofficial fan tribute — not affiliated with Roger Milla, their representatives, clubs, leagues, federations, or sponsors.
Origin
and identity
Yaoundé produced a striker whose greatest global chapter began after his first retirement.
Milla starred in Cameroon and France before returning to the national team for Italia 1990 at thirty-eight.
Four goals and the corner-flag dance carried Cameroon to Africa’s first World Cup quarter-final.
A defining
career arc
Roger Milla was born in Cameroon’s capital.
He received the first of two African Player of the Year awards.
Four goals powered Cameroon’s historic quarter-final run.
At forty-two, he became the World Cup’s oldest scorer.
Completed
milestones
Tournament record
All as a substitute
1976 · 1990
Cameroon · 1984
These are completed, source-backed milestones; changing live totals are intentionally excluded.
Four goals and the corner-flag dance carried Cameroon to Africa’s first World Cup quarter-final.
Editorial
references
Editorial facts and completed milestones last reviewed on July 31, 2026. This independent tribute does not imply endorsement.