François Amégasse Akol[1] (born 10 October 1965) is a Gabonese former footballer who played as a defender. He was capped 110 times by the Gabon national team, scoring nine goals, and represented Gabon at the 1994, 1996 and 2000 African Cup of Nations.[2] Amégasse captained Gabon at the 2000 African Cup of Nations finals.[3]

François Amégasse
Personal information
Full name François Amégasse Akol
Date of birth (1965-10-10) 10 October 1965 (age 58)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1988 AS Sogara
1993–1997 Mbilinga FC
1999–2000 Petrosport
International career
1984–2000 Gabon 110 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

After he retired from playing, Amégasse continued to be involved in football. He was named an ambassador to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon.[4]

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  1. ^ François Amégasse Akol – International Appearances
  2. ^ Team profile: Gabon BBC.co.uk, 13 January 2000
  3. ^ "Bafana must beware Gabon's mission". Independent Online. 21 January 2000.
  4. ^ "Football : François amegasse, nommé ambassadeur de la caf pour la Can 2017". news.alibreville.com (in French). 24 October 2016.

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