Career

Owona also represented Cameroon at the 2011 Afrobasket, with the seventh place finish. Generally playing the center position, he has secured his title as a solid rebounder in his years on international duty. Owona was known as Big Ben through his years with his club, returning to Bordeaux shortly after his alleged retirement.

Achievements

• He is most noted for helping his national team win the silver medal at the International Basketball Federation Africa Championship 2007, averaging 6.3 rebounds per game.