A football fan dies in a stampede at Zimbabwe’s National Sports Stadium during the Warriors’ match against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) say the incident happens at Gate Number Two at about 6:30 pm on Monday evening, shortly after the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The incident occurs as thousands of supporters attend the match, with at least one fatality reported by both outlets. New Zimbabwe identifies the victim as a football fan and links the timing to crowd movement immediately after kick-off. Zimbabwe Independent reports the same event and basic police confirmation, without adding further details on injuries, the cause of the stampede, or arrests.
