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From Atra to AFCON; Clinton N’Jie Meteoric Rise Continues

Clinton N'Jie. Photo/Sky Sports
  • He is a Cameroonian professional footballer
  • He plays as a right winger or an attacking midfielder for Sivasspor and the Cameroon national team
  • He represented the Cameroon national team at five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments
  • He won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, finishing third

Clinton N’Jie is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Sivasspor and the Cameroon national team. He began his career at the Atra Academy in Douala, Cameroon and at 18 years, he joined Olympique Lyonnais youth academy. He made his senior debut for the club and established himself as a starter.

During his playtime with Lyonnais, they finished second in Ligue 1 and gained international recognition, earning a call-up to the Cameroon national team and participating in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

In the same year, he transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League for a hefty fee, struggling to adapt to the physicality and intensity of the Premier League, making limited appearances.

This saw him on loan at Marseille in Ligue 1, rediscovering his form and confidence and ultimately signing a permanent deal with the club. Internationally, he is a member of the Cameroon national team.

He has represented his country at five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and played a crucial role in Cameroon’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations victory. He then sought a new challenge at Super Lig club Sivasspor in Turkey where he is a valuable player to date.

Clinton Njie’s Personal Life

Clinton Mua N’ Jie is a Cameroonian footballer who was born on August 15 1993 in Buea, Cameroon. He started playing at the Atra Academy in Douala, Cameroon, a training ground that helps shape young and aspiring football professionals.

Clinton N'Jie

Clinton N’Jie. Photo/Sky Sports

It was his performance that saw him embark on a journey to Olympique Lyonnais where he participated in their renowned youth academy program. In terms of his educational background, we can consider the education often provided within professional football academies.

These academies combine football training with academic education to ensure well-rounded development for young players.

Clinton N’Jie Career Journey

Clinton N’Jie is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Sivasspor and the Cameroon national team.

He began his career at the Atla Academy in Douala, Cameroon and at 18 years, he joined Olympique Lyonnais youth academy. He made his senior debut for the club and established himself as a starter.

During his playtime with Lyonnais, they finished second in Ligue 1 and gained international recognition, earning a call-up to the Cameroon national team and participating in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.

In the same year, he transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League for a hefty fee, struggling to adapt to the physicality and intensity of the Premier League, making limited appearances.

This saw him on loan at Marseille in Ligue 1, rediscovering his form and confidence and ultimately signing a permanent deal with the club. Internationally, he is a member of the Cameroon national team.

Clinton N’Jie. Photo/Cameroon Concord News

He has represented his country at five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and played a crucial role in Cameroon’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations victory. He then sought a new challenge at Super Lig club Sivasspor in Turkey where he is a valuable player to date.

Clinton N’Jie’s Participation At the 2024 AFCON 

N’Jie was in the Cameroon squad that played at the 2024 AFCON held in Ivory Coast. He featured in all three group-stage matches. He played against Burkina Faso but they lost to their rivals. The next match was between Ethiopia and the team won, then Against Cape Verde and they went on a draw.

Though he didn’t score any goals himself, he contributed to the team’s overall performance but unfortunately, his team finished third in their group and didn’t progress to the knockout stages.

Since his debut for the Cameroon national team, he has represented the team at five Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and won the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, finishing third.

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