Yaounde-Cameroon:Heart attack claims the life of another Cameroonian athlete,Basketball player Charles Sibetcheu

Cameroonian Basketball player Charles Sibetcheu dies   after a game in Yaounde on Saturday July 02,2016.

The tragic news of the death of Charles Youmbi Sibetcheu has shocked basketball fans nationwide. The back keeper of the National Basketball Team of Cameroon( Lions) suffered a cardiac arrest during an exhibition game on  Saturday in Yaounde.

"He and his teammates were celebrating  the victory of his team  when he suddenly fell. They tried to revive him and he seemed to regain consciousness for a moment. He was quickly rushed to a hospital, but upon arrival,the doctors could only confirm his passing away. The Cameroon international,  until his sudden death was assigned with French 4th division cub Vanves. His club has also paid tributes to him on the net, hailing " him a great man, a person of extreme generosity." 

According to ormer players Samazan, Garonne and Marmande, Sibetcheu, aka "Beutch" was a recognized player of the French semi-professional divisions. He wore the Number 6  jersey for the Indomitable Lions and  was known for his accuracy in  shots. His sudden death is a reminiscent of  footballers Patrick Ekeng and Christelle Djomnang who passed away a few months ago under the same conditions.