AC Bongoville's Sylvain Azougoui has died after being kicked in the head during a league match in Gabon.
The goalkeeper died on the way to hospital after the incident during a match against Centre Mberi Sportif.
The 30-year-old from Togo had just stopped a shot on goal, but the attacker lost his balance on the wet grass and stepped on Azougoui's head.
"It is truly difficult to see how fate can be so cruel," a statement on the club's Facebook page said.
"He had been decisive and exemplary on several occasions when AC Bongoville were in difficulty - and knowing that he is leaving us so young because of an innocuous blow is truly sad."
Sunday's game was played in Bongoville almost 800 kilometres from Gabon's capital of Libreville.BBC
Sad!
ReplyDeleteSo sad! RIP.
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OMG! The person that kicked him is never going to forgive himself. RIP to him
DeleteMay his soul RIP
ReplyDeleteHead injury is one thing I dread cos it's mostly irreparable .
Awwwww
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Very sad may hiis soul RIP
ReplyDeleteRIP bro. Such sad news
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ReplyDeleteThis is the reason why all keepers should do a "Cech." Life saver.
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in peace.
Yes, you right. Cech's headgear is sure a life saver but I doubt If it would be within reach here. Head injury might leave one paralysed for life if care isn't taken. I can only imagine how the attacker is feeling right now...RIP Sylvain.
Deletewow! irony of life, 'he saved a goal and lost his life'. May the Lord accept his soul.
ReplyDeleteVery sad. R.I.P
ReplyDeleteSo sad....RIP
ReplyDeleteAll I can think of his how that player will be able to live sith himself after this... will he ever want to play again? gosh! R.I.P
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