Six people died and dozens were injured after Guinea beat Gambia in the African Cup of Nations; team faces Senegal this Tuesday
Some players from the national team Guinea had to ask their fans to “celebrate with caution” after deaths took over the country due to the victory over Gambia1-0, this past Friday, 19th, in a match valid for the group stage of the African Cup of Nationswhich takes place in Costa do Marfim.
“Football is a sport that brings joy, that makes your heart vibrate, that gives you unbelievable sensations. Let’s not accept that football hurts us. Let us celebrate by being prudent, especially in Guinea, which embitters its victims”, said the message read by the Guinean players in a video released last Sunday night, 21st. According to the local press, at least six fans died in accidents after people took to the streets to celebrate in cars and motorbikes. Dozens more ended up injured.
Guinea 1-0 Gambia
That’s what we like. #AFCON2023pic.twitter.com/GkTz0yz2z4
— Miguel Martinho (@MiguelMartinho7) January 19, 2024
Guinea is part of Group C of the continental competition, in which it occupies second place, with four points won after a draw with Cameroon, 1-1, in the debut, and a slim victory. Now, this Tuesday, the 23rd, the Guineans take the field against the leader, Senegalin Yamoussoukrotrying to confirm their classification for the round of 16.
Source: sportbuzz
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