[1] Following their success, that squad was nicknamed the "Migs Congolais", and they were active in international competition throughout the 1970s and 80s.
[1] The team also qualified for the finals and placed 7th at the 1979 World University Games, in addition to competing in the 1983 edition.
[3] Nkounkou graduated from the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism in Moscow.
In 1973, he was awarded the honorary Ordre du Dévouement Congolais [fr] for his accomplishments.
Nkounkou co-founded the les Migs congolais pour la promotion de l’athlétisme association on 18 July 2011.