Guinea: 56 Dead As Contested Penalty Sparks Chaos At Football Match, Scores Injured In Stadium Stampede
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Guinea: 56 Dead As Contested Penalty Sparks Chaos At Football Match, Scores Injured In Stadium Stampede

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At least 56 people were killed in a devastating stampede during a football match in Guinea's second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government confirmed. ⚠️🔞 WARNING: GRAPHIC 18+ 🔞⚠️ ❗️🇬🇳 - At least 100 people lost their lives in violent clashes between rival fans during a football match in N'zerekore, Guinea. Guinea Football Match Deaths: PM Oury Bah Calls Incident 'Tragic' Guinea Prime Minister Oury Bah described the incident as "tragic," extending condolences to the bereaved families and pledging comprehensive medical and psychological support for the injured. Guinea's football association, Feguifoot, expressed sorrow over the loss, stating that football is meant to "unite hearts and bring minds closer," not cause "tragedy and grief."

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Relatives hunt for the missing after Guinea stadium crush amid fears official death toll is too low
1 month, 1 week ago

Relatives hunt for the missing after Guinea stadium crush amid fears official death toll is too low

Associated Press  

CONAKRY, Guinea — A distraught Kambaly Kouroumah is searching for his teenage brother, Adama, at a local morgue in southern Guinea’s Nzerekore city, where dozens of people died at a crowded stadium after chaos erupted during a soccer game. Kouroumah is one of many bereaved people searching hospitals and mortuaries for missing relatives following Sunday’s tragic events during the final …

Relatives hunt for the missing after Guinea stadium crush amid fears official death toll is too low
1 month, 1 week ago

Relatives hunt for the missing after Guinea stadium crush amid fears official death toll is too low

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A distraught Kambaly Kouroumah is …

Guinea rights groups say death toll in stadium stampede too low
1 month, 1 week ago

Guinea rights groups say death toll in stadium stampede too low

Al Jazeera  

Guinea’s military-led government has warned that publishing ‘unverified’ information on the incident will result in arrests. Human rights groups have said some 135 people were killed in a crush at a football stadium in Guinea, a tally more than twice as high as the official toll of 56 put forward by the country’s military-led government. The Collective of Human Rights …

Dozens crushed to death in stampede at Guinea football match as pitch invasion ends in tragedy
1 month, 1 week ago

Dozens crushed to death in stampede at Guinea football match as pitch invasion ends in tragedy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 56 football fans, …

Guinea football stampede: Dozens killed, PM condemns fan clashes near stadium
1 month, 1 week ago

Guinea football stampede: Dozens killed, PM condemns fan clashes near stadium

Firstpost  

Hospital sources told AFP that several dozens had been killed, while videos on social media showed scenes of chaos in the street outside the match and numerous bodies lying on the ground The prime minister in Guinea’s junta-controlled government called for calm Monday after fan clashes at a football match killed dozens of people in N’Zerekore, its second-largest city. “The …

More than 100 dead after violent clashes during football match in Guinea: A look at similar incidents in the past
1 month, 1 week ago

More than 100 dead after violent clashes during football match in Guinea: A look at similar incidents in the past

Firstpost  

Approximately more than 100 people were killed during a clash between football fans in Guinea on Sunday. More than 100 people are reported to have been killed during a stampede that took place at a football match in Guinea. Reuters image At least around 100 people were killed in a stampede during a clash between fans at a football match …

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea
1 month, 1 week ago

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea

Associated Press  

CONAKRY, Guinea — Chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people dead in the West African nation, officials and witnesses said Monday. AP AUDIO: Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say AP correspondent …

Dozens killed in clashes at Guinea football match
1 month, 1 week ago

Dozens killed in clashes at Guinea football match

Deccan Chronicle  

Conakry: Dozens of people were killed Sunday in clashes between fans at a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea's second largest city, hospital sources told AFP, describing scenes of mass carnage. Local media said the match was part of a tournament organised in honour of Guinea's junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup and has installed himself …

Dozens killed in clashes at Guinea football match
1 month, 1 week ago

Dozens killed in clashes at Guinea football match

The Hindu  

Dozens of people were killed Sunday in clashes between fans at a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second largest city, hospital sources told AFP, describing scenes of mass carnage. Local media said the match was part of a tournament organised in honour of Guinea’s junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup and has installed himself as …

Guinea football match: Dozens killed in crowd crush
1 month, 1 week ago

Guinea football match: Dozens killed in crowd crush

CNN  

CNN — A crowd crush at a soccer match in the west African country of Guinea has left at least 56 people dead and many others injured, authorities said Monday. “The government deplores the incidents that marred the football match between the Labé and Nzérékoré teams this afternoon in Nzérékoré,” Prime Minister Bah Oury said earlier in a statement. “The …

Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say
1 month, 1 week ago

Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say

LA Times  

In this screen grab taken from video, a man holds a chair on top of his head in a stampede during a soccer match at the Stade de Nzerekore in Nzerekore, Guinea, on Sunday. At least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities …

Guinea soccer team appeals to fans to 'celebrate carefully' following supporter deaths
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Guinea soccer team appeals to fans to 'celebrate carefully' following supporter deaths

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Guinea soccer team has …

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two
1 year, 6 months ago

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two

Al Jazeera  

The incident happened during a weekend qualifier game between Benin and Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2024. At least two people have been killed and many others injured in a stampede during a qualifier game for the January 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cotonou, Benin. The tragedy happened on Saturday as Benin’s Cheetahs and Senegal’s …

El Salvador: Nine dead in stadium stampede at soccer match
1 year, 7 months ago

El Salvador: Nine dead in stadium stampede at soccer match

Firstpost  

At least nine people were killed in a stampede at an El Salvador stadium where soccer fans had gathered to watch a local tournament. The police said initial reports point to a crush of fans who tried to enter the stadium in the Central American country’s capital San Salvador to watch a match between teams Alianza and FAS. El Salvador’s …

Football turns deadly: Indonesia stampede joins list of worst stadium disasters in the world
2 years, 3 months ago

Football turns deadly: Indonesia stampede joins list of worst stadium disasters in the world

Firstpost  

Indonesia saw its worst stadium disaster when 125 people died during a riot and stampede at a football league match in Malang. This incident reminds us of past tragedies when the game cost lives A football match in Indonesia turned into one of the world’s deadliest stadium disasters of all time on Saturday. Reacting to the tragedy, the president of …

Football world mourns heartbreaking Indonesia stampede deaths
2 years, 3 months ago

Football world mourns heartbreaking Indonesia stampede deaths

The Hindu  

World football reacted on Sunday after 174 people were killed at an Indonesia stadium following a riot and stampede on Saturday. — Manchester United October 2, 2022 "We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic events at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. — Manchester City October 2, 2022 "FC Barcelona is pained by the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium …

Explained | What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained | What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match?

The Hindu  

Violence and a deadly stampede that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football. Police said there were some 42,000 spectators in the stadium, all of whom were Arema's supporters because the organiser had banned Persebaya fans in an effort to avoid brawls. Data from an Indonesian football watchdog organisation, Save Our Soccer, …

174 dead after fans stampede to exit Indonesian soccer match
2 years, 3 months ago

174 dead after fans stampede to exit Indonesian soccer match

Deccan Chronicle  

Malang : The death toll from panic at an Indonesian soccer match climbed to 174, most of whom trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots Saturday, making it one of the deadliest sports events in the world. “We have already done a preventive action before finally firing the tear gas as began to attack the police, …

Indonesia Stadium Tragedy Not Alone, History Shows Thousands Have Died in Similar Disasters in Last 40 Years
2 years, 3 months ago

Indonesia Stadium Tragedy Not Alone, History Shows Thousands Have Died in Similar Disasters in Last 40 Years

News 18  

– At least 129 people were killed in a stampede at a football match in the Indonesian province of East Java on Saturday, police said. Here is a look at some of the major disasters in soccer stadiums over the last 40 years: October 2022, Indonesia Indonesian police said 129 people died and 180 were injured after a stampede following …

Indonesia football riot: More than 174 people killed after stampede at match
2 years, 3 months ago

Indonesia football riot: More than 174 people killed after stampede at match

The Hindu  

At least 174 people died at an Indonesian football stadium when thousands of angry home fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas that triggered a stampede, authorities said on Sunday. At least 174 people died, East Java deputy governor Emil Dardak told broadcaster Kompas TV on Sunday afternoon, raising the toll from 129. this is a regrettable …

At least 129 people killed after riot breaks out at football match in Indonesia
2 years, 3 months ago

At least 129 people killed after riot breaks out at football match in Indonesia

Hindustan Times  

At least 129 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after a crowd stampede during a riot, police said on Sunday, in what appears to be one of the world's worst stadium disasters. Football fans carry an injured man following clashes during a match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java, Indonesia After the …

At least 125 people killed, 300 injured after stampede at Indonesia football match
2 years, 3 months ago

At least 125 people killed, 300 injured after stampede at Indonesia football match

ABC  

At least 125 people have been killed and over 300 injured following a soccer match in Indonesia as panicked fans were trampled and crushed trying to flee a riot in what appears to be one of the world's worst stadium disasters. Key points: Some people suffocated in the chaos at the football stadium and others were trampled trying to escape …

Timeline: Major football stadium disasters over the last 40 years
2 years, 3 months ago

Timeline: Major football stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Al Jazeera  

A look at some of the major disasters in football stadiums over the last 40 years. Here is a look at some of the major disasters in football stadiums over the last 40 years: January 2022, Cameroon At least eight people died and 38 were injured in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium before the host country’s Africa Cup …

At least 174 killed as Indonesia soccer fans stampede after match
2 years, 3 months ago

At least 174 killed as Indonesia soccer fans stampede after match

LA Times  

Soccer fans carry an injured man Saturday night after a match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, Indonesia. The death toll at an Indonesian soccer match climbed to 174, most of whom were trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots Saturday, making it one of the world’s deadliest sports events on record. “We already done a preventive …

Deadly stampede overshadows Cameroon's African Cup progress
2 years, 11 months ago

Deadly stampede overshadows Cameroon's African Cup progress

The Hindu  

Cameroon's progress at the African Cup of Nations was overshadowed by a stampede outside the stadium that killed at least six people during the host nation's victory over Comoros on Monday. The stampede happened as crowds struggled to get access to Olembe Stadium in the capital of Yaounde as Cameroon beat Comoros 2-1 to reach the quarterfinals. Cameroon is scheduled …

AFCON: ‘Anxiety, agitation’ led to Cameroon football stampede
2 years, 11 months ago

AFCON: ‘Anxiety, agitation’ led to Cameroon football stampede

Al Jazeera  

On Monday, eight people died while 38 suffered injuries at stampede ahead of hosts Cameroon’s match against Comoros. Yaounde, Cameroon – Anxiety, agitation and the delay in letting fans inside the stadium led to the stampede that killed at least eight people at the Olembe Stadium in the capital Yaounde where the hosts beat Comoros 2-1 to qualify for the …

At least eight killed in stampede at Cameroon AFCON match
2 years, 11 months ago

At least eight killed in stampede at Cameroon AFCON match

Al Jazeera  

Supporters were caught in a crush as they tried to get into the Yaounde Olembe stadium to watch their team against Comoros. A crush outside a stadium in Cameroon’s capital hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match left at least eight people dead and more than 35 injured, according to officials. Crowds on Monday attempted to enter the Yaounde Olembe …

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