CAF gathering information on stampede at Cameroon-Comoros game
After a crush at Olembe Stadium during Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations victory over Comoros on Monday, fans were taken to the hospital. After a rush during Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations match against Comoros, the CAF is working to gather information.
On Monday, the event occurred at Yaounde's Olembe Stadium. CAF provided no information on how many persons were engaged or how seriously they were injured. Veron Mosengo-Omba, the CAF's general secretary, was dispatched to see injured fans as the organization attempts to learn more about what happened. Some individuals have been reported to pass on, according to the Associated Press. The following was taken from a CAF statement:
CAF is aware of the incident that occurred at Olembe Stadium tonight, January 24, 2022, during the Africa Cup of Nations match between hosts Cameroon and Comoros.
The CAF is presently examining the incident and attempting to learn more about what happened. We are in frequent contact with the administration of Cameroon as well as the Local Organizing Committee. Tonight, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe dispatched the General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, to pay a visit to supporters in Yaounde's hospital.
Cameroon defeated 10-man Comoros 2-1 to move to the quarter-finals.
Cape Verde plots a Senegal derby shock, while Morocco takes on Malawi in the AFCON matchday preview.
Senegal is the only team in the Africa Cup of Nations without conceding a goal, and they are predicted to eliminate Cape Verde. Cape Verde is planning an upset against Senegal in an Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 match, and Morocco is a heavy favorite to overcome Malawi on Tuesday.
Despite only scoring one goal in three games, Senegal topped Group B, while Cape Verde qualified after coming third in Group A. Morocco, who finished first in Group C, is set to proceed to the quarterfinals at the expense of Malawi, who finished third in Group B and will be playing their first AFCON knockout encounter.
Some key players to keep an eye on in both matches
In the game of Senegal v Cape Verde Idrissa Gueye is someone to keep an eye on (Senegal)
Gueye, a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, is an important player for Senegal, putting in a lot of effort in the middle of the pitch. Gueye has been a significant part of his team's success, and the hardworking former Everton man can command the midfield fight.
In the game of Morocco v Malawi Sofianu Boufal is someone to keep an eye on (Morocco)
With two goals and ten chances created, Boufal is Morocco's leading scorer in the competition. Only Youcef Belali of Algeria generated more chances in the group stage, with 12, and Morocco will be looking for the winger to step up once more.
It was quite an unfortunate incidence…wish all gone souls RIp
Hmmmmm absolutely unfortunate.
Greetings bro
Congratulations Cameroon and I hope the incident doesn't cause any casualties
It was rather unfortunate that there were 5 casualties.