Cameroon blames stadium deaths on ‘massive’ influx of fans

Published January 29, 2022 3:04 am

By EDWIN KINDZEKA MOKI
Associated Press

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon authorities have blamed a deadly stadium crush at the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament on a “massive” influx of ticketless fans who arrived late to the game and forced their way in. Sports minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi says the fans also wanted to avoid COVID-19 screening. African Cup organizers have made it compulsory for fans to show negative virus tests and proof of vaccination to attend games. Eight people died and another 38 were injured in the crush at the Cameroon vs. Comoros knockout game on Monday.

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