On Monday, at least 8 people were killed and 50 people injured after a stampede during an Africa Cup of Nations match in the Cameroonian capital. The crush happened as fans attempted to access Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé to watch between Cameroon and Comoros. The Confederation of African Football (CAF), which organises the Africa Cup of Nations, stated that it was aware of the incident.
A CAF spokesperson stated, “CAF is currently investigating the situation in order to obtain more details about these incidents. We are in constant communication with the Cameroonian authorities and the local organising committee.” CAF Secretary-General Veron Mosengo-Omba is set to visit the victims in Yaoundé.
Videos showed crowds of screaming football fans being crushed at the entry gates to the Paul Biya stadium in the capital Yaounde.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes outside the ground as thousands of fans struggled to get access.
The dead include a boy of 14 and seven people were seriously injured.
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has ordered an investigation into the crush and sent his “deepest condolences” to the victims’ families. The Confederation of African Football has also launched its own investigation.
