Information reaching SPY News Nigeria has confirmed the death of Six Guinean while celebrating their country’s first victory at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast (AFCON).
The Guinean Football Federation, Feguifoot, told the BBC on Monday that the incident took place during a celebratory event on the streets of Conakry, the capital of Guinea.
Fans celebrated the victory by driving cars recklessly and riding motorcycles.
Guinea emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over The Gambia in their second group game in Ivory Coast on Friday night, sparking joyous celebrations throughout the West African nation.
Feguifoot media manager, Amadou Makadji, said their supporters and the public celebrated in a lively manner.
“What is important is that our fans and the public celebrate in a very measured fashion.
“They have to be very careful not to put themselves in danger, because football aims to bring joy and not leave families bereaved. We do not want deaths to mourn, so we call on everyone to celebrate but to take care of themselves so that nothing happens to them.
“Guinea is a country where people are very, very passionate about football and they experience football like nowhere else in the world,” he said
