Théodore_Nzue_Nguema
Théodore Nzue Nguema
Gabonese footballer (1973–2022)
Théodore Zué Nguema (9 November 1973 – 5 May 2022) was a professional football player and manager. He played as a striker. Born in Equatorial Guinea, he played for the Gabon national team between 1995 and 2005, scoring 23 goals in 77 appearances.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth name | Teodoro Nsue Nguema Nchama[lower-alpha 1][1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1973-11-09)9 November 1973 | ||
| Place of birth | Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea[1] | ||
| Date of death | 5 May 2022(2022-05-05) (aged 48) | ||
| Place of death | Bata, Equatorial Guinea | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990 | Santé Sports d'Oyem | ||
| 1991–1995 | USM Libreville | ||
| 1996–1997 | Mbilinga FC | ||
| 1997–1998 | Angers | 28 | (4) |
| 1998–1999 | ES Zarzis | ||
| 1999–2001 | Braga | 8 | (0) |
| 2001–2004 | Libreville | ||
| 2004–2007 | Téléstar | ||
| International career | |||
| 1995–2005 | Gabon | 77 | (23[2]) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012 | Real Castel | ||
| 2015–2019 | AD Mongomo / Futuro Kings | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Originally from Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea,[3] Nguema moved to Oyem, Gabon (37km east of Mongomo)[1] and began playing football in local club Santé Sports d'Oyem.[4] He later played for fellow Gabonese sides USM Libreville and Mbilinga FC, for Angers SCO in France, for ES Zarzis in Tunisia, for S.C. Braga in Portugal[5] and for FC 105 Libreville and Téléstar back in Gabon.
Nguema has also played for Gabon national team and participated at the 2000 African Cup of Nations where they were eliminated in the group stages. He played for the side that finished third at the 2005 CEMAC Cup.[6]
After his playing retirement, Nguema returned back to Mongomo and managed Real Castel and Estrellas del Futuro (later known as Futuro Kings FC).
- Dzonteu, Désiré-Clitandre (12 May 2022). "Gabon : Zué Nguema «livre son dernier match» sous les honneurs de la République". Gabon Review (in French). Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- Yatoumba, Ismaël (19 July 2021). "Football/« Je suis en Guinée Equatoriale, mon cœur est toujours au Gabon »". Gabon All Sport (in French). Retrieved 2 January 2022.
After my glory years with the Gabon national team, I now live in Mongomo, where I have been made very welcome by my family here.
- "Théodore Zué Nguéma est mort à Mongomo à 48 ans". Gabon Actu (in French). 5 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- "Nguema (Theodore Zue Nguema)" (in Portuguese). Fora de Jogo. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
- De Bock, Christofhe & Batalha, José (5 March 2006). "Coupe de la CEMAC 2005". RSSSF.
- "Fallece Nzue Nguema, internacional gabonés de origen ecuatoguineano". Revista Real EquatorialGuinea (in Spanish). 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- "Gabon: décès de Théodore Zue Nguema à l'âge de 49 ans !". Gabon Media Time (in French). 6 May 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- Théodore Nzue Nguema at National-Football-Teams.com
- Théodore Nzue Nguema – FIFA competition record (archived)
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