Conakry, Guinea, December 2 - A tragic stampede at a football match in Guinea's largest city led to the deaths of several people, including children, and left many others injured. The incident occurred during a crowded local tournament final on Sunday, as reported by local media and a coalition of political parties.
The chaos unfolded in the city of N’Zérékoré during a match between teams from Lébé and N’Zérékoré. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah stated on social media platform X that the stampede broke out during a tournament held in honor of Guinea's military leader Mamady Doumbouya.
"The number of victims has been recorded," Bah noted, without disclosing the exact death toll. He added that regional authorities are working to restore peace in the area.
According to the "National Alliance for Alternation and Democracy," a coalition of political parties, the stampede resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Local media reported that clashes among the crowd triggered the stampede. Security forces attempted to quell the unrest by using tear gas, which further escalated tensions.
"Fans became angry and started pelting stones at the security forces, leading to the deployment of tear gas," reported local outlet Media Guinea.
The stampede claimed the lives of children among other victims, and several injured individuals are reportedly in critical condition at local hospitals.
Efforts to stabilize the situation and ensure peace are ongoing. Authorities have yet to provide a comprehensive account of the incident.
