An avalanche before Cameroon-Comoros leaves at least six dead

At least six people have died during an avalanche at the entrance to the

, the scene in

of the round of 16 match of the

between Cameroon and Comoros, according to the AP agency.

Naseri Paul Biya

, governor of the central region of

pointed out that he was not in a position to offer "the total number of victims" produced during an incident at the gates of the stadium, where thousands of fans gathered trying to enter despite the fact that the doors were closed, witnesses said.

According to the authorities, some 50,000 people wanted to enter the venue, with a capacity for 60,000, but which only allowed a capacity of 48,000 spectators due to restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"CAF is aware of the incident that took place at Olembe Stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations match between hosts Cameroon and Comoros tonight, January 24, 2022," the

said in a statement .

The agency is "investigating the situation and trying to get more details about what happened."

"We are in constant communication with the government of Cameroon and the Local Organizing Committee. Tonight, the president of CAF,

, sent the secretary general,

, to visit the fans at the Yaoundé hospital ", he sentenced.

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