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At least six fans died in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium in Cameroon on Monday 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.

Africa Cup of Nations - Round of 16 - Cameroon v Comoros - Stade d'Olembe, Yaounde, Cameroon - January 24, 2022 Comoros' Fouad Bachirou in action with Cameroon's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

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. “CAF is currently investigating the situation and trying to get more details on what transpired. We are in constant communication with the Cameroon government and the Local Organizing Committee,” it said.

Following a low turnout in the first round games at brand new stadiums built for the continent’s premier men’s soccer tournament, Cameroon authorities have thrown open stadium gates, organised mass transport and given out free tickets to lure fans.

 

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Revelation 20:6 is currently taking place in RSA only and nowhere else worldwide

B4 the game but they continue with the game that's cruelty

Enca says atleast 8 died and sabc says atleast 6 died, which is who vele?

I mahungu yo biha

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