The drama is now confirmed. Francis Ngannou, MMA world star, spoke publicly for the first time after the motorcycle accident in Yaoundé during the Easter weekend. The former UFC champion is involved in an incident that cost the life of a 17 -year -old girl.
It is a tragedy that has shaken an entire country. According to information transmitted by the Cameroonian media, the accident occurred in the omnisport district of the local capital. According to the first elements, Francis Ngannou, Cameroonian star of MMA, was riding a motorcycle when he struck the teenager. Very quickly, the fighter took the initiative to transport the victim to the General Hospital of Yaoundé. He also covered all medical costs. Despite an emergency operation, The 17 -year -old girl did not survive her injuries. An investigation was opened to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.
This new tragic episode occurs less than a year after another devastating loss for the sportsman. In April 2024, Francis Ngannou lost his 15 -month -old son, Kobe, following a cerebral malformation. An ordeal that had already deeply marked her. Yaoundé’s accident rekindles this pain, while the fighter tries to rebuild himself.
“I carry their pain with me”
Silent so far, the fighter spoke via a press release sent to TMZ Sports. In this message, he says he lives this drama with deep pain:“My heart is broken by this devastating loss. From the very beginning, I have been alongside the family, offering them my support, my comfort and my sincere condolences during this difficult period. “
The former UFC champion continues by expressing his support for the family: “I met them in private to share their sorrow And I will continue to support them at each stage of the process. I carry their pain with me, and my thoughts and my unwavering support accompany them as they face this heartbreaking loss. ” An investigation is still underway to shed light on the circumstances of the accident. If several local sources evoke the violence of the shock, the exact details of the collision remain uncertain at this stage.
