Paris Saint-Germain has announced the death of former striker Nambatingue Toko, the first player to score for the club in European competition.
He passed away on Tuesday at the age of 73 following a prolonged illness.
Toko, a former Chadian international, played for PSG between 1980 and 1985, before finishing his career at RC Paris in 1986.
After retiring from professional football, he joined the PSG coaching staff in 1989, remaining with the club until the late 1990s under president Laurent Perpère.
The striker is best remembered for his historic brace against Levski Sofia in the Round of 32 of the Cup Winners’ Cup, marking PSG’s first ever goals in European competition at the Parc des Princes.
Over five seasons with the Parisian side, Toko played 171 matches and scored 43 goals, helping the club secure two Coupe de France titles in 1982 and 1983.
Before joining PSG, Toko had already achieved domestic success, winning the French championship with Strasbourg in 1979.
His impact at PSG extended beyond his goals, as he became a key figure during the club’s early years in European tournaments.
“The Paris Saint-Germain family is in mourning. Nambatingue Tokomon, known to everyone as Toko, has passed away at the age of 73. The club extends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones,” PSG wrote on its social media channels.
Fans and former teammates have paid tribute to Toko’s contribution to the club, recalling his pioneering role in European competitions and his influence both on and off the pitch.
His legacy continues to resonate at the Parc des Princes, where he remains a symbol of PSG’s early rise on the continental stage.
Toko’s passing marks the loss of one of the most celebrated figures in PSG’s history, whose achievements helped lay the foundation for the club’s future success in France and Europe.
