BirthFactDeath (x) Wednesday 9th of May 2001 23 Years Ago |
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127 Die in Accra Hearts of Oak (The Phobians) Sporting Club and the Asante Kotoko (Porcupine Warriors) Sporting Club football game stampede in Ohene Djan Stadium, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana. Accra scored two late goals, and a referee called 2–1 Accra, resulting in disappointed Kotoko fans throwing plastic seats and bottles onto the pitch. The police responded by firing tear gas into the crowd. More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accra_Sports_Stadium_disaster |
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