The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has reacted to
the incident that took place at Olembe Stadium during the Africa Cup of
Nations, (AFCON) Round of 16 tie between Cameroon and Comoros.
It was earlier reported that at least six people died in a
stampede outside the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon, during the AFCON host
nation’s last-16 game against Comoros on Monday night.
This happened as people struggled to gain access into the
Olembe stadium ahead of the round of 16 match against Comoros Islands.
In a statement via its website, CAF said the continental
football governing body is currently investigating the situation and will try
to get more details on what transpired.
The statement read, “CAF is aware of the incident that took
place at Olembe Stadium during the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations fixture
between hosts Cameroon and Comoros tonight, 24 January, 2022.
“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.
“Tonight, the CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe sent the
General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba to visit the supporters in hospital in
Yaoundé.”
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