No less than six persons are reported to have died following a stampede earlier than the Africa Cup of Nations recreation between event hosts Cameroon and Comoros.
The incident, which can also be mentioned to have left 40 injured, occurred earlier than Monday’s round-of-16 tie within the Olembe space of the capital Yaounde.
Stories say followers have been concerned in a crush as they tried to make their means into the Paul Biya Stadium, a 60,000 capability enviornment named after Cameroon’s president.
Cameroon followers on the Africa Cup of Nations event (Themba Hadebe/AP)
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An announcement from the Confederation of African Soccer learn: “CAF is conscious of the incident that happened at Olembe Stadium in the course of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations fixture between hosts Cameroon and Comoros tonight, 24 January 2022.
“CAF is at the moment investigating the state of affairs and attempting to get extra particulars on what transpired.
“We’re in fixed communication with the Cameroon authorities and the Native Organizing Committee.
“Tonight, the CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe despatched the Normal Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba to go to the supporters in hospital in Yaounde.”
CAF is at the moment investigating the state of affairs and attempting to get extra particulars on what transpired
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The stadium, which hosted the event’s opening ceremony, was inbuilt preparation for the delayed competitors, which kicked off earlier this month.
Stadiums have been working at 80 per cent capability in the course of the Africa Cup of Nations as a consequence of restrictions positioned on organisers due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Premier League membership Everton tweeted: “The ideas and prayers of everybody at Everton are with the households of these followers who’ve misplaced their lives and anybody affected by the tragic occasions at in the present day’s #AFCON2021 match between Cameroon and Comoros in Yaounde. RIP.”
Cameroon gained the sport 2-1 to arrange a quarter-final date with Gambia.
Jimmy Abdou was despatched off after seven minutes as Comoros, minus a recognised goalkeeper as a consequence of harm and coronavirus, noticed their fairytale run finish.
Comoros, ranked 132 on the planet, have been with out the injured Salim Ben Boina for the round-of-16 tie in Yaounde whereas fellow goalkeepers Ali Ahamada and Moyadh Ousseini had each examined constructive for Covid-19.
Ajaccio’s 5ft 8in left-back Chaker Alhadhur took over in purpose for a Comoros facet who have been with out a number of outfield gamers and coach Amir Abdou to coronavirus.
Karl Toko Ekambi and Vincent Aboubakar have been on the right track as Cameroon secured a quarter-final date with Gambia, nevertheless it was not with out concern as Youssouf M’Changama thundered dwelling a 30-yard free-kick 9 minutes from time.
Alhadhur had barely touched the ball when Abdou acquired his marching orders for stepping on the again of Moumi Ngamaleu’s ankle.
The previous Plymouth and Millwall midfielder was banished after Ethiopian referee Bamlak Tessema Weyesa was suggested to go to the VAR monitor.
Comoros, who had booked a last-16 place by beating four-time African champions Ghana, refused to surrender and Cameroon keeper Andre Onana made an excellent double save from Ahmed Mogni and Mohamed Youssouf.
Toko Ekambi – with Cameroon’s solely effort on the right track within the first half – broke the impasse after 29 minutes by discovering the underside nook of Alhadhur’s internet.
Alhadhur blocked an Aboubakar header in the beginning of the second half together with his legs, earlier than producing a sensible double cease to thwart the previous Porto striker and Ngamaleu.
Aboubakar, the event’s prime scorer, slotted dwelling his sixth purpose in 4 video games after 70 minutes, however M’Changama gave courageous Comoros late hope with the sweetest of strikes.
Musa Barrow celebrates after scoring Gambia’s winner of their Africa Cup of Nations victory over Guinea (Sunday Alamba/AP)
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Gambia had upset Guinea earlier with a 1-0 victory in Bafoussam.
Musa Barrow confirmed wonderful management within the penalty space earlier than sweeping dwelling Gambia’s 71st-minute winner.
Guinea, who have been with out suspended Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, struck the woodwork twice within the last seconds.
Gambia had substitute Yusupha Njie despatched off 4 minutes from time for 2 bookable offences earlier than Guinea’s Ibrahima Conte additionally noticed crimson within the last seconds.
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