Top 5 Goalkeepers In African History

#1 Thomas Nkono

Nkono was an inspiration for Gianluigi Buffon

Here it is, it is The Indomitable Lions on top of the tree. Thomas Nkono was publicised in a Trans World Sport, Special about the African Goalkeepers, and it was clear that he was the reason behind the great legacy of Cameroonian goalkeepers.

Italian shot-stopper, Gianluigi Buffon, arguably the best keeper of the 21st century so far, decided to become a goalkeeper after he watched Nkono’s heroics during the Italia '90 World Cup, where Nkono, alongside teammates Roger Milla and Cyrille Makanaky, was one of the event's best players.

Nkono was an represented for his country for almost 20 years but built up his status as one of the world’s best goalkeepers in a decade with Spanish side Espanyol.

Despite all the odd controversies over the years, Africans are quite truly proud of a player who aided in taking African football into world consciousness.