Monday, December 01, 2025

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Patrick Boui, a well-known FIFA player agent from Cameroon, tragically lost his life in a traffic accident this morning on National Highway 3. Boui was a passenger aboard a Finex Voyage bus traveling from Douala to Yaoundé when the vehicle collided with a logging truck near Edéa while trying to avoid a collision.

The exact number of casualties is still unknown as of the time of this report.

Boui, who had recently returned to Cameroon from abroad, was a significant figure in the management of several prominent Cameroonian female footballers. His roster included talents such as Richmond Nji, Boris Enow, Nga Manga, Annecy Nguiadem, and Brigitte Omboudou. His untimely death represents a considerable loss to the Cameroonian football community, particularly in the realm of women's sports, where he was instrumental in fostering talent.

The accident underscores the ongoing road safety challenges in Cameroon, where an estimated 1,500 people lose their lives in road accidents each year, according to the Ministry of Transport. In response to the rising number of accidents, the Cameroonian government launched a road safety campaign in early June, which includes deploying additional traffic officers and enforcing tougher road safety measures.

The loss of Patrick Boui highlights the urgent need for continued efforts to improve road safety in the country, as the nation mourns yet another tragic incident on its highways.

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