Patrick Tobo

Patrick Omer Nyamsi Tobo is a former Cameroonian professional footballer who played club football as a defender for clubs in Cameroon and Canada. He works as an assistant for the Canada men's national youth soccer teams.

Club career

Born in Cameroon, Tobo began playing club football in the second division for Nlonago Nkongsamba and AS Ngoumou. From 1980 to 1992, he joined the first division sides with Lion de Yaoundé, Union Douala, Canon Yaoundé, Prévoyance CNPS and Tonnerre Yaoundé—winning a league and cup double with Canon in 1983 and a second cup with Prévoyance CNPS in 1989.
In 1992, Tobo moved to Canada where he played in the National Soccer League with Toronto Italia and North York Astros before retiring in 1996.

Career as manager

After his retirement from playing football, Tobo studied to become a coach. He received a Canadian 'A' Licence and a UEFA 'A' Licence, and began working as a coach with Canada's youth national teams.

International career

Tobo made appearances for the senior Cameroon national football team, including the 1981 Central African Games in Angola. He also played for Cameroon at the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship finals in Australia.