Tragedy struck at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea as a stampede resulted in the deaths of 56 people and left several others injured. The incident occurred during a local tournament final match between the Labe and Nzerekore teams in honor of Guinea’s military leader, Mamadi Doumbouya.
The chaos erupted following clashes between fans, with reports indicating that a disputed penalty incited anger among supporters, leading to stone-throwing and subsequent use of tear gas by security forces. This escalated tensions, causing a stampede that claimed the lives of numerous individuals, including children.
