Gabon’s former Under-17 football coach facing sexual abuse charges

• Patrick Assoumou Eyi could be jailed for up to 30 years
• Two more coaches facing charges as investigation continues

Gabon's former Under-17 coach is facing charges of raping minors and sexual assault as authorities continue to investigate allegations of widespread sexual abuse in the country.

Patrick Assoumou Eyi - known as Capello" - faces up to 30 years in prison if found guilty of charges that could also include attempted rape on minors and endangering the life of another. Eyi was arrested on 21 December after accusations by alleged victims were reported by the Guardian.