Barely two months after the disappearance of striker Aaron Boupendza, another figure in Gabonese football died in tragic circumstances.
Gabonese football had not yet heard its wounds that a new drama has just struck. This Sunday, June 29, Kevin Mbakogoattacker of Vulture Club And international, died at Librevillevictim of a discomfort that occurred in a friendly match played in the neighborhood It is.
The 23 -year -old, author of the best season of his career with 11 goals scoredparticipated in an informal meeting to keep in shape, on a lawn that he knew well. According to the Gabonese national press, Kevine Klaine Mbakogo “collapsed on the play area”, victim of heart discomfort.
Transported in an emergency in a hospital structure in the capital, he unfortunately could not be resuscitated. A brutal shock for his family, his teammates, and the whole sports community in the country. And a new drama a few months later Aaron's tragic death Boupendza.
This tragic death occurs while the Vautour Club striker shone in a thousand lights. Top scorer in the first leg of the championship, he had finished the season at the 4th place in the scorer rankingestablishing himself as one of the most feared attackers of the National Foot 1. His power, his sense of placement and his determination on the field had enabled the Vulture Club to live one of his best recent campaigns.
Through its performance, Kevine Mbakogo embodied the future of Gabonese football. Already summoned twice with the local national selection, he represented a rising, ambitious and talented generation.
Since the announcement of his disappearance, tributes have multiplied. CF Mounana praised “ A magnificent striker “, Bouenguidi Sports paid tribute to” an exemplary player “, and the LinafP published a sober but poignant” Rest in peace champion ». Former international referee Jérôme Efong Nzolo spoke of ” his commitment and talent, which will continue to inspire young people ». The panther coach, Thierry Mouyouma, also paid tribute to him.
KEVINE,
From our beginnings at FC 105 until our last match on June 15 in Owendo, nothing suggested such a brutal departure.
You left by playing, with passion.
Rest in peace, champion.
🖤🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/MpEypaIglZ– Thierry Mouyouma Official (@thierrymouyouma) June 30, 2025
Gabon loses a rising stara humble player, respected by all, and promised to a brilliant future. A minute of silence will be observed on the next day of the championship. The Gabonese football will not forget it.
