The football world is in mourning following the announcement of the passing of Nambatingue Toko, a prominent figure of Paris Saint-Germain, at the age of 73. The sad news was shared by Michel Denisot, former president of the Parisian club, through a message posted on social media. This loss deeply affects the French football family, especially PSG supporters, for whom Toko remains a symbol of the club’s early glory years.
Joining Paris Saint-Germain in the early 1980s, the Chadian international forward made history with the club over five seasons, from 1980 to 1985. Elegant in play, with remarkable positioning and deadly finishing, he quickly became a key player for PSG during a time when the club was gradually building its identity and ambitions.
His name is forever linked to a foundational moment in the club’s European history. On September 28, 1982, at Parc des Princes, Nambatingue Toko scored PSG’s very first goal in European competition against Lokomotiv Sofia. This highly symbolic goal marked the club’s entry onto the continental stage and opened a new era for the Parisian institution.
Beyond this historic goal, Toko also contributed to PSG’s early national successes. He was part of the team that won the Coupe de France in 1982 and again in 1983, bringing the club its first major trophies. These victories laid the groundwork for a Paris Saint-Germain destined to establish itself among Europe’s elite.
Known for his professionalism, humility, and loyalty to the red and blue jersey, Nambatingue Toko is remembered as a player respected by his teammates and admired by fans. His legacy goes beyond statistics; he remains one of the pioneers of PSG’s European prominence.
Today, the club, its former leaders, and its supporters pay tribute to a man who helped write the early chapters of Parisian history. Nambatingue Toko will forever be a legend of the early days of Paris Saint-Germain.
