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The Noah family in Cameroon has produced a cast of successful athletes & the love for sports is in their DNA.
Zacharie the father was a footballer, MARIE Claire his wife a basketballer, Yannick the son a tennis man &Joachim the grand son a baller with an NBA career.
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Zacharie the father was a footballer, MARIE Claire his wife a basketballer, Yannick the son a tennis man &Joachim the grand son a baller with an NBA career.
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The story of the Noah dynasty starts with Zacharie Noah.
A talented defender who played for four seasons for Sedan, he was one of the first Cameroonians to win the French Cup with Sedan in 1961.
His career was cut short at the age of 25 by a serious injury
Pic credit: Getty
A talented defender who played for four seasons for Sedan, he was one of the first Cameroonians to win the French Cup with Sedan in 1961.
His career was cut short at the age of 25 by a serious injury
Pic credit: Getty
In a Tv interview some years ago, Zacharie Noah said when he won the French Cup in 1961, he took his son Yannick still a baby and placed him on the cup, saying “You’ll forever be a champion like your father”
Zacharie Noah passed away in 2017 after a prolonged illness
Zacharie Noah passed away in 2017 after a prolonged illness
While playing in France, Zacharie Noah married met and married MARIE Claire Perrier, the daughter of sports reporter Marcel Perrier who worked for @lequipe
Marie Claire Noah, a passionate basketballer will later suit up for Cameroon’s team, impressing many.
Pic: La Taniere DL
Marie Claire Noah, a passionate basketballer will later suit up for Cameroon’s team, impressing many.
Pic: La Taniere DL
The union between Zacharie Noah & MARIE Claire produced Yannick Noah, perhaps the most famous of Noah’s.
A fine tennis man, he became the first black to win the French Open @RolandGarros in 1983, securing the Italian Open in 1985.
A fine tennis man, he became the first black to win the French Open @RolandGarros in 1983, securing the Italian Open in 1985.
But beyond tennis, Yannick Noah joined the Indomitable Lions coaching staff during the mid 2000’s.
A proven champion, it was hoped Yannick Noah’s presence could motivate the players.
Around this period Yannick Noah performed at his concerts clad in national team jerseys
A proven champion, it was hoped Yannick Noah’s presence could motivate the players.
Around this period Yannick Noah performed at his concerts clad in national team jerseys
Surely, a champion can only bring forth another champion.
Come forth Joachim Noah
The son of Yannick Noah, Joachim emulated his grand mother, picking up basketball.
Drafted into the NBA in 2007 as the 9th pick by the Chicago Bulls, he went on to have an incredible career.
Come forth Joachim Noah
The son of Yannick Noah, Joachim emulated his grand mother, picking up basketball.
Drafted into the NBA in 2007 as the 9th pick by the Chicago Bulls, he went on to have an incredible career.
Noah played for 9 years with the Chicago Bulls, becoming a two-time All-Star and winning the 2014 Defensive Player of the year award.
He went on to appear for the Knicks, Grizzlies and Clippers before retiring last year.
He went on to appear for the Knicks, Grizzlies and Clippers before retiring last year.
The Noah’s have a vast sports facility in Centre town Yaoundé, dubbed Zacharie Noah Country Club where kids are groomed in basketball, tennis & swimming.
The green scenery gives it a special touch and is a must go for sports lovers
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The green scenery gives it a special touch and is a must go for sports lovers
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