[3] For the national team, Bell was in the squads at the 1982 and 1990 FIFA World Cup but did not play any matches.

He was also selected for the squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup where he eventually made his debut, playing in two of Cameroon's group matches.

[4] After Cameroon's elimination in 1994, enraged fans set fire on Bell's house in Douala.

[5] Bell also played at the 1984 Summer Olympics, and was on Cameroon's winning team in the 1984 and 1988 African Cup of Nations.

[citation needed] Considered to be one of the greatest African goalkeepers of all time, Bell often acted as a sweeper-keeper, and was known for his ability to rush out of the box to sweep up the ball when his team played with a high defensive line.