R.I.P: Cameroon Midfielder Found Dead In His Apartment In France

Mezague was part of Cameroon's 2003 Confederations Cup team. He was found dead on Saturday, same day the Indomitable Lions played DR Congo in an AFCON Qualifier: Valery Mezague had been ruled out of football for four months following his involvement in a car crash in 2004. The 30 year-old former Portsmouth midfielder was found dead Saturday, in his French home, same day the Indomitable Lions were to take on Democratic Republic of Congo in an AFCON 2015 qualifier Mezague joined Portsmouth on a loan spell in 2004 from parent club, Montpellier and made 11 appearances Before his death, he plied his trade with French fifth division club, Sporting Toulon Var. he was also a member of Cameroon’s 2003 Confederations Cup team which also had Marc Vivien Foe who died during the competition Cause of death is yet unknown, and French police say there see no suspicion in his death until an autopsy is conducted on Monday to ascertain the situation "An autopsy will he held on Monday. We do not currently have any suspicions (of criminal activity)." His old club, Sporting Toulon also had this to say: “It is with great sadness that Sporting Toulon informs you of the death of Valery Mezague.”