Happy birthday! Francis Ngannou turns 39 today

Francis Ngannou is celebrating his 39th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Francis Ngannou has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 39th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ngannou, a cultural icon

Born in Batié on September 5, 1986, Francis Ngannou's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Cameroonian history. Ngannou's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Francis hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Francis Ngannou as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 39.

Happy Birthday, Francis, you're the best!

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