Stadium stampede
African football boss blames closed gate for Cup of Nations tragedy
A child was among the dead, while 38 were injured as fans attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium where the hosts Cameroon were playing the Comoros, according to...
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Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush
Crowds attempted to enter through a southern entrace at Olembe stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch the host nation play Comoros.
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One killed, at least 37 injured in Madagascar stampede
Deaths at stadiums have been all too frequent on the African continent in the past as poor policing and marshalling of spectators has provided a recipe for tragedy.
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Kaizer Chiefs to probe Moses Mabhida stadium fan violence
Soccer fans dressed in Chiefs regalia were seen vandalising parts of the stadium and storming onto the pitch after the team lost to Free State Stars on Saturday.
