He remains not only the oldest player in the World Cup, but the oldest scorer too.
Milla was 42-years-old when he scored against Russia in 1994.
Cameroon also distinguished themselves in their first World Cup, earning a creditable 1-1 draw against Italy in 1984 before exiting the competition at the first round stage.
Unfortunately for Cameroon, their last two World Cups in 1994 and 1998 have ended similarly, unable to repeat the success of 12 years ago.
Political and financial wrangles, as well as a plethora of different coaches, have not helped matters.
But despite that, the Indomitable Lions have won the last two African Nations Cups and Olympic gold in Sydney in 2000.
Talented, yet unpredictable, they could be their own worst enemy when it comes to the difference between glory and failure in the Far East.