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Patrice Motsepe called for a probe after Cameroon’s President Paul Biya earlier ordered an investigation.
AFCON

Motsepe blames closed gate for Afcon 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 figures released…

  • Andy Scott
  • Emmanuel Barranguet
4 min read
Fans from Comoros during Cameroun versus Comoros, African Cup of Nations, at Olempe Stadium on January 24, 2022. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
AFCON 2022

Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush

Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred on Monday as crowds attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch…

  • Emmanuel Barranguet
4 min read