The former coach of Cameroon and Liberia, Philippe Redon has passed away at the age of 69.
The Frenchman played for Rennes, Bordeaux, FC Metz, Saint-Etienne and Paris Saint-Germain during his active days and his death was announced on Tuesday.
At Saint-Etienne, the Mayenne-born forward scored 56 goals from 377 matches for the club. He also helped them win the Group B Division 2 title as well as secured promotion to the French top-flight.
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Redon entered Rennes’ history books for scoring the club’s first-ever European goal in the 1-1 draw against Glasgow Rangers.