Joseph Yegba Maya: key obituary facts
Is Joseph Yegba Maya dead? Yes. Joseph Yegba Maya died on October 4, 2026, at age 82.
Cause of death: Joseph Yegba Maya's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Joseph Yegba Maya known for?
He was a Camaeroonian footballer.
More about Joseph Yegba Maya
Born: 8 April 1944.
Place of birth: Otélé.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: Cameroon.
Joseph Yegba Maya, a Cameroonian footballer associated with Marseille, Valenciennes and the national team, died on October 4, 2026, aged 82.
Born in Otélé, Cameroon, on April 8, 1944, Maya played for Marseille and Valenciennes and represented Cameroon. His younger brother, Martin Maya, also represented the country.
These details place Maya’s career across club football in France and international football for Cameroon. His name is linked with those two French clubs and the national team, while his family’s connection to the game extended to his younger brother, who also played for Cameroon.