Another 38 people injured, seven seriously, at Olembe StadiumIncident took place at hosts’ game with Comoros in YaoundéEight people have died and another 38 were injured after a crush outside the Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon, at the host nation’s Africa Cup of Nations tie against Comoros on Monday night.
The tragedy happened as supporters attempted to gain access to the ground’s south entrance for the last-16 match. The circumstances, including whether the injuries occurred before kick-off or as play continued, are unclear but a statement from the Cameroon government confirmed the deaths and injuries. It said seven of the injuries were serious.