It’s truly a tragic moment for African football as Sylvain Azougoui, the Togolese goalkeeper of CMS (a Gabonese 1st division club), has passed away following a collision during a match against AC Bongoville. The incident occurred during the second half of the match, with CMS leading 2-1, when Azougoui collided with an opposing attacker, Sanogo from Bongoville. The collision was severe, resulting in Sanogo being immediately expelled from the match.
Azougoui was swiftly evacuated to the Bongoville provincial hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries later on. This news has sent shockwaves throughout the African football community, and our hearts go out to Azougoui’s family, friends, teammates, and all those affected by this tragic loss.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with the beautiful game of football, and it underscores the importance of safety measures and protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future. May Sylvain Azougoui rest in peace.
