Guy Tchingoma
Guy Tchingoma Ngoma (3 January 1986 – 9 February 2008) was a footballer who played as a midfielder for Gabonese club FC 105 Libreville. Born in the Republic of the Congo, he represented Gabon internationally.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Guy Tchingoma Ngoma | ||
| Date of birth | 3 January 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Pointe-Noire, Congo | ||
| Date of death | 9 February 2008 (aged 22) | ||
| Place of death | Libreville, Gabon | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2008 | FC 105 Libreville | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 2007 | Gabon | 2 | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
International career
Tchingoma was born in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, but given Gabonese citizenship, allowing him to make his debut in an African Nations Cup qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire in Libreville on 8 September 2007.
Death
On 9 February 2008, Tchingoma collapsed after contact with an opposing player late in the match between his club and US Mbiliandzami at the Mondedang de Sibang stadium in the capital. He was later reported dead.[1] There were no medics on call at the game.
References
- "Gabon international collapses and dies during match". The Guardian. 11 February 2008. Archived from the original on 14 February 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
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