African Cup of Nations: At least six killed in Cameroon stadium stampede, says state broadcaster
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Continental soccer government body CAF said in a statement that it was aware of an incident at the Stadium.
At least six fans died in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium in Cameroon on Monday (January 24) before the host nation’s round of 16 game in the African Cup of Nations against Comoros, the Central African nation’s national broadcaster reported. It said dozens of others were injured.
Images shared on social media, which Reuters could not immediately authenticate, showed screaming fans being crushed at an entrance gate. Continental soccer government body CAF said in a statement that it was aware of an incident at the Stadium.
The tragic stampede that left six people dead in Olembe's stadium in Cameron's game against Comoros was due to poor organization, mismanagement of time, corruption, insecurity from Cameron police. Uncontrollable riot to scare Comoros. #AFCON2022 #ssafcon21 pic.twitter.com/OBeYNL46X9
