Vincent Aboubakar sees red for Bodrum FK

Vincent Aboubakar has been sent off at club level again, more than nine years later. The Cameroonian striker received a straight red card in the 58th minute as Bodrum FK won 2-1 away to Boluspor. It was his first red card at this level since his time at Beşiktaş in March 2017.

Nine years after his last club sending-off

Vincent Aboubakar’s last red card for a Turkish club dates back to 19 March 2017. At the time, playing for Beşiktaş, he was sent off in the 64th minute of a match against Antalyaspor after receiving a second booking. Nine years, seven months and twenty days passed between that dismissal and the one against Boluspor.

This time, the centre-forward was sent straight to the dressing room in the 58th minute, leaving his teammates to finish the match a player down. Bodrum FK nevertheless held on to their lead and won 2-1.

A previous sending-off with the Indomitable Lions in 2022

However, his club dismissals should be distinguished from the one he received while playing for his national team. On 2 December 2022, in Cameroon’s 1-0 win over Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar, Aboubakar was also sent off after celebrating his goal by taking off his shirt. He had received a second yellow card.

On an individual level, Aboubakar has already scored five goals this season for Bodrum FK. His suspension following the sending-off will rule him out of the next home match against Van Spor, scheduled for 23 November. The Bodrum FK striker, it should be noted, has not been called up for the Indomitable Lions for several months. Cameroon face Namibia tonight in the third round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Aliou Toundé |

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