Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
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Tragedy at afcon
It seems like there has been a stampede outside the ground before Cameroon - Comors game. Seven dead. Can anyone confirm?
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At least six people were killed in a stampede outside the stadium in an African Cup of Nations football game in Cameroon, officials have said.
The stampede happened as crowds struggled to gain access to Olembe Stadium in the capital, Yaounde, to watch the host nation play Comoros in a last 16 knockout match.
A regional governor, Naseri Paul Biya, said there could be more casualties, as a hospital in the area said at least 40 had been injured in the stampede.
Comoros' goalkeeper Chaker Alhadhur, left, fails to stop a goal shot from Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar, far right, during the African Cup of Nations 2022 round of 16 soccer match between Cameroon and Comoros at the Olembe stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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Officials said almost 50,000 people tried to attend the match at the Olembe Stadium. Pic AP
"Some of the injured are in desperate condition," said Olinga Prudence, a nurse.
"We will have to evacuate them to a specialised hospital."
Officials said about 50,000 people had tried to attend the match.
The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 but it was not meant to be more than 80% full due to COVID restrictions.
Confederation of African Football to visit supporters
In a statement, the Confederation of African Football said that it is "aware of the incident" at the Olembe Stadium and are "trying to get more details on what transpired".
Comoros' goalkeeper Chaker Alhadhur, left, fails to stop a goal shot from Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar, far right, during the African Cup of Nations 2022 round of 16 soccer match between Cameroon and Comoros at the Olembe stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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Officials said almost 50,000 people tried to attend the match at the Olembe Stadium. Pic AP
"We are in constant communication with Cameroon government and the local organizing committee," CAF said.
"Tonight, the CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe sent the General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba to visit the supporters in hospital in Yaoundé."
Comoros' Youssouf M'Changama, center, with teammates celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the African Cup of Nations 2022 round of 16 soccer match between Cameroon and Comoros at the Olembe stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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Cameroon won the game 2-1, but the game was marred after six people were killed in a stampede. Pic AP
Tight match overshadowed by off-the-pitch incident
On the pitch, Cameroon won the game 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals.
Strikers Karl Toko Ekambi and Vincent Aboubakar had given Cameroon the lead by the 70th minute against the tournament newcomers, who are ranked 132nd in the world and played with a defender in goal due to a coronavirus outbreak in the squad.
Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Round of 16 - Cameroon v Comoros - Stade d'Olembe, Yaounde, Cameroon - January 24, 2022 Comoros' Chaker Alhadhur who is a defender plays as a goalkeeper as their goalkeepers did not make the match day squad due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
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Comoros' Chaker Alhadhur, a defender normally, played as a goalkeeper due to a COVID outbreak in the squad
Comoros also had to cope with playing most of the match with 10 men after Jimmy Abdou was sent off in the seventh minute for stepping on the back of Moumi Ngamaleu's ankle.
But Comoros midfielder Youssouf M'Changama gave his side hope, scoring from a free-kick from 30 yards in the 81st minute.
Details of the tragedy outside the stadium were only confirmed after the game.
Cameroon is hosting Africa's flagship football tournament for the first time in 50 years.
The host nation is scheduled to face Guinea, another tournament debutant, on Saturday in the quarter-final.
At least six people were killed in a stampede outside the stadium in an African Cup of Nations football game in Cameroon, officials have said.
The stampede happened as crowds struggled to gain access to Olembe Stadium in the capital, Yaounde, to watch the host nation play Comoros in a last 16 knockout match.
A regional governor, Naseri Paul Biya, said there could be more casualties, as a hospital in the area said at least 40 had been injured in the stampede.
Comoros' goalkeeper Chaker Alhadhur, left, fails to stop a goal shot from Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar, far right, during the African Cup of Nations 2022 round of 16 soccer match between Cameroon and Comoros at the Olembe stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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Officials said almost 50,000 people tried to attend the match at the Olembe Stadium. Pic AP
"Some of the injured are in desperate condition," said Olinga Prudence, a nurse.
"We will have to evacuate them to a specialised hospital."
Officials said about 50,000 people had tried to attend the match.
The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 but it was not meant to be more than 80% full due to COVID restrictions.
Confederation of African Football to visit supporters
In a statement, the Confederation of African Football said that it is "aware of the incident" at the Olembe Stadium and are "trying to get more details on what transpired".
Comoros' goalkeeper Chaker Alhadhur, left, fails to stop a goal shot from Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar, far right, during the African Cup of Nations 2022 round of 16 soccer match between Cameroon and Comoros at the Olembe stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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Officials said almost 50,000 people tried to attend the match at the Olembe Stadium. Pic AP
"We are in constant communication with Cameroon government and the local organizing committee," CAF said.
"Tonight, the CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe sent the General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba to visit the supporters in hospital in Yaoundé."
Comoros' Youssouf M'Changama, center, with teammates celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the African Cup of Nations 2022 round of 16 soccer match between Cameroon and Comoros at the Olembe stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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Cameroon won the game 2-1, but the game was marred after six people were killed in a stampede. Pic AP
Tight match overshadowed by off-the-pitch incident
On the pitch, Cameroon won the game 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals.
Strikers Karl Toko Ekambi and Vincent Aboubakar had given Cameroon the lead by the 70th minute against the tournament newcomers, who are ranked 132nd in the world and played with a defender in goal due to a coronavirus outbreak in the squad.
Soccer Football - Africa Cup of Nations - Round of 16 - Cameroon v Comoros - Stade d'Olembe, Yaounde, Cameroon - January 24, 2022 Comoros' Chaker Alhadhur who is a defender plays as a goalkeeper as their goalkeepers did not make the match day squad due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
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Comoros' Chaker Alhadhur, a defender normally, played as a goalkeeper due to a COVID outbreak in the squad
Comoros also had to cope with playing most of the match with 10 men after Jimmy Abdou was sent off in the seventh minute for stepping on the back of Moumi Ngamaleu's ankle.
But Comoros midfielder Youssouf M'Changama gave his side hope, scoring from a free-kick from 30 yards in the 81st minute.
Details of the tragedy outside the stadium were only confirmed after the game.
Cameroon is hosting Africa's flagship football tournament for the first time in 50 years.
The host nation is scheduled to face Guinea, another tournament debutant, on Saturday in the quarter-final.
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Good news for those against the tournament.
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Re: Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
main coverage of the tournament:
the ref
the fight
now the crush
the ref
the fight
now the crush
Saints baby we did it
“I am in my technical zone and I can’t hear the boos,” Domenech said.
“I am in my technical zone and I can’t hear the boos,” Domenech said.
Re: Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
Form is temporary; Class is Permanent!
Liverpool, European Champions 2005.
We watched this very boring video, 500 times, of Sacchi doing defensive drills, using sticks and without the ball, with Maldini, Baresi and Albertini. We used to think before then that if the other players are better, you have to lose. After that we learned anything is possible – you can beat better teams by using tactics." Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool, European Champions 2005.
We watched this very boring video, 500 times, of Sacchi doing defensive drills, using sticks and without the ball, with Maldini, Baresi and Albertini. We used to think before then that if the other players are better, you have to lose. After that we learned anything is possible – you can beat better teams by using tactics." Jurgen Klopp
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I'm not alone, seeing that,
King Futcha » Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:22 am
main coverage of the tournament:
the ref
the fight
now the crush
"We now live in a nation where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge,
governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.”
― Chris Hedges
governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy the economy.”
― Chris Hedges
Re: Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
they should never have been allowed to host this tournament.
Re: Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
RIP to the victims
Re: Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
Sad day for Cameroon and Africa.
May the Lord comfort the families of those who died and heal those that were injured.
May the Lord comfort the families of those who died and heal those that were injured.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life"
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Re: Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
It doesn't absolve you. People died, including a child reportedly.
May their souls rest in peace.
Form is temporary; Class is Permanent!
Liverpool, European Champions 2005.
We watched this very boring video, 500 times, of Sacchi doing defensive drills, using sticks and without the ball, with Maldini, Baresi and Albertini. We used to think before then that if the other players are better, you have to lose. After that we learned anything is possible – you can beat better teams by using tactics." Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool, European Champions 2005.
We watched this very boring video, 500 times, of Sacchi doing defensive drills, using sticks and without the ball, with Maldini, Baresi and Albertini. We used to think before then that if the other players are better, you have to lose. After that we learned anything is possible – you can beat better teams by using tactics." Jurgen Klopp