- Stephen Tataw was largely celebrated during his playing days for Cameroon- The former defender represented Cameroon at two World Cup tournaments- Tataw who ended his playing career in Japan died on Friday, July 31The African football fraternity was plunged into mourning following the demise of former Cameroonian football star Stephen Tataw who died at the age of 57. Tataw was part of the famous Cameroon team that reached the quarter-finals at the 1990 World Cup. According to the report on UK Sun, Stephen Tataw was sick for some months before he passed on Friday, July 31. Stephen Tataw, former Cameroon captain, dies at the age of 57 (photo: Getty)Source: UGCHis passing followed that of 21-year-old Cameroonian footballer Joseph Bouasse who died from heart attack in May. At the age of 16, Joseph Bouasse moved to Italy from Cameroon with the hopes of him getting his career better by playing football to the highest level.

Source: The Star August 01, 2020 12:28 UTC