Two fans killed in Benin vs Senegal match at Africa Cup

The above information was confirmed by local authorities and a source from the hospital on June 19. The incident occurred on June 17 (local time) at General Mathieu Kérékou Stadium, Cotonou (Benin) in the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

2 CĐV thiệt mạng trong trận Benin với Senegal ở Cúp châu Phi - Ảnh 1. — Stampede kills two fans

"There was an incident in which two people died," local justice official Jules Ahoga said in a statement. One person died in the stands and another died in hospital, the official added, amid an investigation.

Benin played at home against Senegal in Group L and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. A source from the Benin Football Federation confirmed that two fans died in the match.

The stadium gates have been asked to be opened for fans to watch, the source said. "It was not the federation that decided to open the gates, but the state, through the sports ministry," the source added.

2 CĐV thiệt mạng trong trận Benin với Senegal ở Cúp châu Phi - Ảnh 2. — The match between Benin and Senegal had a heartbreaking incident.

Louis Nouwatin, 32, who was caught in the crowd, blamed the jostling of fans trying to get a seat. "We were trampled mercilessly. You shouldn't go out to support your national team and go home in a coffin," said a shocked Louis Nouwatin.

Six injured people were taken to hospital and four others to a regional medical centre, a hospital source told AFP. A similar incident occurred in March 2019 during a match between Benin and Togo, which left one person dead and 13 injured.

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