The last 16 match between Cameroon and Comoros took place despite the incident and ended with a 2-1 win for the hosts.

Cameroonian journalist, Njie Enow, reported that at least seven people have lost their lives.

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Not very good news getting in as there’s been loss of lives.

An official from the firefighting department detailed that at least 7 persons have passed away. https://t.co/foKB40IvSs

— Njie Enow: Mr Razzmatazz (@NjieEnow) January 24, 2022

The Confederation of African Football has release a statement to confirm the incident and say they are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.