Dozens Killed in Crowd Clashes in Guinea Football Game
- Dozens have been confirmed dead after clashes broke out between rival fans in a football match in Guinea
- The game between Nzérékoré and Labe was thrown into chaos following dispute by rival fans
- The deadly clashes and stampede broke out after a section of fans disagreed with the referee's decision
At least 56 people have been reported killed following clashes between rival fans at a football match in Guinea's city of Nzérékoré.
The game, which was held in honour of Guinea's military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, pitted local side Nzérékoré against visiting team and fierce rivals Labe.
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What happened in the ill-fated Guinea match?
Violence ensued in the 82nd minute after fans disagreed with a referee's decision to send a player off, sparking fights between rival fans.
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Fans started throwing stones before police lobbed teargas in an attempt to disperse the crowd. A video shared by Reuters shows fans fleeing the stadium by scaling the walls as others were trampled.
Medical services in Guinea overwhelmed
The government, through Prime Minister Oury Bah, has called the situation unfortunate. Local hospitals have been overwhelmed as medical personnel continue to aid the injured.
"The government is monitoring the development of the situation and reiterates its call for calm so that hospital services are not hindered in providing first aid to the injured," said Bah as quoted by CNN.
The Prime Minister did not divulge the details of what happened inside the stadium but promised more information would follow later.
"There are bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital. Others are lying on the floor in the hallways. The morgue is full," said a source close to Daily Mail.
Player collapse on the pitch
In separate news, Legit.ng reported that Italian football was almost thrown into a state of mourning when Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch versus Inter Milan.
The midfielder fell on the pitch unchallenged, prompting players to call for medical help immediately to rescue the situation.
Bove was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed to been resuscitated but still receiving emergency medical care.
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