Joseph Ndo
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Joseph Cyrille Ndo is a Cameroon
ian international football player, born in Yaoundé
, currently registered with Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
before moving to Cotonsport FC de Garoua in 1997, Joseph won the 1998 Elite One
league with Cotonsport before leaving Africa for European football.
. Joseph spent the 1998–99 season with Xamax, finishing 6th.
Joseph joined RC Strasbourg
and spent the 1999-2000 and 2000–01 seasons with the club. In his final season with Racing the club won the 2000–01 Coupe de France but Strasbourg were also relegated and Joseph moved to the Middle East.
in the east of the country he played with them for a season. Joseph moved to Chinese club Chengdu F.C.
from the Sichuan
Province, finishing 6th out of 14 teams in the division in his only season.
in 2004 and made his debut in August against Cork City. Ndo Scored for Pat's against Odense Boldklub in the UEFA Intertoto Cup
in July 2006 http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0709/shelbourne1.html.
Joseph picked up a league winner medal in 2006 after helping Shelbourne to their 3rd league title in 4 years. In November 2006, Joseph was voted PFAI Player of the Year
by his fellow professionals for his contribution to Shelbourne's league winning campaign, further to this, he featured in the team of the season.
After completing his contracted period with Shelbourne, Ndo rejoined St. Patrick's Athletic, when he signed for John McDonnell
s team at Christmas time in 2006.
He signed for Shamrock Rovers
on loan in July 2008 . Scored one goal for the Hoops in a Man of the match
performance on the 29th of August http://extratime.ie/fixtures/detail/100/111/10230/2/.
Ndo signed for Bohemians just before the beginning of the 2009 season and marked his debut for the club with a goal in a 1-0 victory over Dundalk
at Oriel Park
. He was named Player of the Month for March 2009 for his performances. On 15 July 2009, he scored a crucial goal in the 2010 UEFA Champions league qualifier
against Red Bull Salzburg in Austria to secure a 1-1 draw for Bohemians. However Ndo and Bohs would depart that competition, cruelly losing 2-1 on aggregate. He then added to his collection of medals in September as Bohs beat Waterford United in the final of the League of Ireland Cup. And he was not done yet as a great run of form towards the end of the season helped Bohs to their second League of Ireland
Premier Division title in a row, winning by 4 points from closest rivals Shamrock Rovers with Joseph scoring vital goals against Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers
in the closing games of the season. His performances over the season were rewarded when he was voted on to the PFAI Team of the Year for 2009 along with team mates Brian Murphy
, Conor Powell
, Ken Oman
, Brian Shelley
and Gary Deegan
.
Like his former manager Pat Fenlon
, he is one of a rare group of players to have played for each of Dublin's "Big 4", i.e. St. Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers, and Bohemians.
On the 6 November 2009, Ndo played his last match for Bohemians against Bray Wanderers to clinch the title for the Gypsies after they won the league.
On 23 March 2010, Ndo signed for Sligo Rovers until the end of the season. He had been a free agent after leaving Bohemians at the end of the 2009 season. He was voted man of the match at the 2010 FAI Cup Final, won by Sligo Rovers at the Aviva Stadium
in Dublin on 14 November 2010. He continued to haunt former club St Paticks Athletic, under the guidance of new manager Paul Cook, with several man of the match performances during the 2011 season
after being discovered by Claude LeRoy just prior to the 1998 FIFA World Cup
, and took part in 3 matches during that tournament. In the qualifying campaign for the 2002 FIFA World Cup
he played three times but Joseph remained an unused substitute in the finals. However, he has not played for Cameroon since 2002, and has publicly expressed his unwillingness to come back. Joseph earned 21 caps while representing his country at senior level.
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
ian international football player, born in Yaoundé
Yaoundé
-Transportation:Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is a major civilian hub, while nearby Yaoundé Airport is used by the military. Railway lines run west to the port city of Douala and north to N'Gaoundéré. Many bus companies operate from the city; particularly in the Nsam and Mvan neighborhoods...
, currently registered with Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
Cameroon
An attacking central midfielder, Joseph began his career in 1995 with Canon YaoundéCanon Yaoundé
Canon Sportif de Yaoundé, commonly referred to as Canon Yaoundé, are a Cameroonian football club based in Yaoundé. The club was formed in 1930 and play their games at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo...
before moving to Cotonsport FC de Garoua in 1997, Joseph won the 1998 Elite One
Elite One
The Championnat du Cameroun de football is the top division of association football in Cameroon, governed by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football since its establishment in 1961....
league with Cotonsport before leaving Africa for European football.
France & Switzerland
Joseph's first European club was Swiss side Neuchâtel XamaxNeuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club is a Swiss football club, based in Neuchâtel. It was created in 1970 through a merger between FC Cantonal and FC Xamax . The club plays in red shirts, black shorts and red socks and are currently in the Axpo Super League, the highest Swiss football league. They play...
. Joseph spent the 1998–99 season with Xamax, finishing 6th.
Joseph joined RC Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
and spent the 1999-2000 and 2000–01 seasons with the club. In his final season with Racing the club won the 2000–01 Coupe de France but Strasbourg were also relegated and Joseph moved to the Middle East.
Asia
Josephs first Asian team was Saudi Arabian club Al-Khaleej from SaihatSaihat
Saihat City is a city located on the east coast of Saudi Arabia, within the Al-Qatif Governorate. With a population of 100,000 in 2005.- History :...
in the east of the country he played with them for a season. Joseph moved to Chinese club Chengdu F.C.
Chengdu Blades F.C.
Chengdu Blades F.C. is a professional football club based in Chengdu, PR China who currently plays in the 42,000 seater Chengdu Sports Centre in the Chinese Super league...
from the Sichuan
Sichuan
' , known formerly in the West by its postal map spellings of Szechwan or Szechuan is a province in Southwest China with its capital in Chengdu...
Province, finishing 6th out of 14 teams in the division in his only season.
Ireland
Ndo's first Irish club was St Patrick's Athletic whom he signed for in 2003. Signed for Shelbourne F.C.Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
in 2004 and made his debut in August against Cork City. Ndo Scored for Pat's against Odense Boldklub in the UEFA Intertoto Cup
UEFA Intertoto Cup
The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued...
in July 2006 http://www.rte.ie/sport/2006/0709/shelbourne1.html.
Joseph picked up a league winner medal in 2006 after helping Shelbourne to their 3rd league title in 4 years. In November 2006, Joseph was voted PFAI Player of the Year
Professional Footballers Association of Ireland
The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland ' is the representative body for professional and semi-professional footballers in Ireland. Players from all nationalities in the League of Ireland are represented, not just Irish players. It is a member of FIFPro; the international body for...
by his fellow professionals for his contribution to Shelbourne's league winning campaign, further to this, he featured in the team of the season.
After completing his contracted period with Shelbourne, Ndo rejoined St. Patrick's Athletic, when he signed for John McDonnell
John McDonnell (footballer)
John McDonnell is an Irish football former manager and player and current assistant manager of the Faroe Islands national football team....
s team at Christmas time in 2006.
He signed for Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
on loan in July 2008 . Scored one goal for the Hoops in a Man of the match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
performance on the 29th of August http://extratime.ie/fixtures/detail/100/111/10230/2/.
Ndo signed for Bohemians just before the beginning of the 2009 season and marked his debut for the club with a goal in a 1-0 victory over Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
at Oriel Park
Oriel Park
Oriel Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Dundalk, County Louth, Republic of Ireland. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Dundalk F.C. Its current capacity is about 4,500 with 3,000 seats. The ground was opened in 1919.-History:...
. He was named Player of the Month for March 2009 for his performances. On 15 July 2009, he scored a crucial goal in the 2010 UEFA Champions league qualifier
2009–10 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round
This article details the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round.There are two paths:*Champions Path, which include all domestic champions which do not automatically qualify for the group stage....
against Red Bull Salzburg in Austria to secure a 1-1 draw for Bohemians. However Ndo and Bohs would depart that competition, cruelly losing 2-1 on aggregate. He then added to his collection of medals in September as Bohs beat Waterford United in the final of the League of Ireland Cup. And he was not done yet as a great run of form towards the end of the season helped Bohs to their second League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
Premier Division title in a row, winning by 4 points from closest rivals Shamrock Rovers with Joseph scoring vital goals against Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers F.C.
Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
in the closing games of the season. His performances over the season were rewarded when he was voted on to the PFAI Team of the Year for 2009 along with team mates Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy (footballer)
Brian Murphy is an Irish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Queens Park Rangers. Murphy previously played for Bohemians, Swansea City, Manchester City and Ipswich Town.-Club career:...
, Conor Powell
Conor Powell
Conor Powell is an Irish footballer who currently plays for Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland.-Club career:Powell began his youth career at his hometown club Portmarnock A.F.C...
, Ken Oman
Ken Oman
Kenneth "Ken" Oman is an Irish footballer, currently playing for Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland.-Career:Oman began his league career at bohemians when Pete Mahon signed him in the summer of 2001...
, Brian Shelley
Brian Shelley
Brian Shelley is an Irish footballer currently playing Ballarat Red Devils.He began his career at Shamrock Rovers but moved to rivals Bohemians in 2000. He made his first team debut for the club as substitute in the UEFA Cup tie against 1. FC Kaiserslautern in September 2000...
and Gary Deegan
Gary Deegan
Gary Deegan is an Irish footballer currently playing for English Championship side Coventry City.-Early career:...
.
Like his former manager Pat Fenlon
Pat Fenlon
Patrick "Pat" "Nutsy" Fenlon is an Irish former footballer and manager. He is currently in charge of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian....
, he is one of a rare group of players to have played for each of Dublin's "Big 4", i.e. St. Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers, and Bohemians.
On the 6 November 2009, Ndo played his last match for Bohemians against Bray Wanderers to clinch the title for the Gypsies after they won the league.
On 23 March 2010, Ndo signed for Sligo Rovers until the end of the season. He had been a free agent after leaving Bohemians at the end of the 2009 season. He was voted man of the match at the 2010 FAI Cup Final, won by Sligo Rovers at the Aviva Stadium
Aviva Stadium
The Aviva Stadium is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a capacity for 50,000 spectators. The stadium is built on the site of the old Lansdowne Road venue, which was demolished in 2007, and replaces that stadium as home to its chief tenants: the Irish rugby union team and the...
in Dublin on 14 November 2010. He continued to haunt former club St Paticks Athletic, under the guidance of new manager Paul Cook, with several man of the match performances during the 2011 season
International career
He played for the Cameroon national teamCameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
after being discovered by Claude LeRoy just prior to the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
, and took part in 3 matches during that tournament. In the qualifying campaign for the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
he played three times but Joseph remained an unused substitute in the finals. However, he has not played for Cameroon since 2002, and has publicly expressed his unwillingness to come back. Joseph earned 21 caps while representing his country at senior level.
Ireland
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 3- ShelbourneShelbourne F.C.Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
- 2004, 2006 - BohemiansBohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
- 2009
- Shelbourne
- PFAI Player of the Year
- ShelbourneShelbourne F.C.Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
- 2006
- Shelbourne
- League of Ireland Cup: 2
- BohemiansBohemian F.C.Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
- 20092009 League of Ireland CupThe EA Sports Cup 2009 is the 36th staging of the Irish football knockout competition.29 clubs participate in this year's competition. The 12 League of Ireland Premier Division and 10 League of Ireland First Division clubs were joined by 5 'A' Championship teams, as well as Donegal intermediate... - Sligo RoversSligo Rovers F.C.Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
- 20102010 League of Ireland CupThe 2010 League of Ireland Cup, also known as the 2010 EA Sports Cup, was the 37th season of the Irish football knockout competition.The competition was won by Sligo Rovers who defeated Monaghan United in the final on 25 September 2010 at the Showgrounds, Sligo.A total of 29 teams competed in the...
- Bohemians
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
: 1- Sligo RoversSligo Rovers F.C.Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
- 20102010 FAI CupThe 2010 FAI Senior Challenge Cup, also known as the 2010 FAI Ford Cup, is the 87th season of the national football competition of the Republic of Ireland....
, 20112011 FAI CupThe 2011 FAI Senior Challenge Cup, also known as the 2011 FAI Ford Cup, is the 88th season of the national football competition of the Republic of Ireland...
- Sligo Rovers