The International Football Association (FIFA) sent a message to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Cameroonian federation, after the stampede that took place yesterday, Monday, January 24, at the Olembe Bianodi stadium in Cameroon.
At least 8 people were killed and 50 injured in the stampede, at the entrance to the “Olembe ” stadium in Yaounde, before the match between Cameroon and Comoros.
“FIFA extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives, in the wake of the tragic accident that occurred at the Olembe Stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations match between Cameroon and Comoros,” said the FIFA message, which was published on the official website of the highest football authority.
“The thoughts of the global football community are with the victims, those injured in this incident, and all CAF staff and the Cameroon Football Federation at this difficult moment,” FIFA said in the letter.
UEFA did not let the opportunity pass without also tweeting its condolences, “on behalf of the European football community, UEFA sends its deepest condolences to all those affected by the tragic events that occurred outside the Paul Biya Stadium in Cameroon, yesterday, Monday.”
The stampede occurred about 45 minutes before the start of the match, when fans pushed an entry barrier into the stadium, according to the provincial governor.
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