STAMPEDE AT NYAYO NATIONAL STADIUM

IT WAS A MATCH BETWEEN Gor-Mahia and AFC Leopards at Nyayo National Stadium. The fans came much earlier than expected and everybody had his own ticket on time as there were very many disposal points where the fans bought tickets.
The stadium officials relaxed to open the gates for the eager fans who were motivated to support their clubs. At around 4 pm, the gates were still not open yet almost everyone had the tickets. 
By 7 pm, the match was to begin and by 6 pm the officials now decided to open the stadium and everyone was pushing to get in first. When the match began, some fans were still outside the stadium and the only option, they thought, was to break the gates and watch the match.
 The gates were broken and some fans fell down and others stumbled over their fellows who were down just to find space at the stadium sits. Many young and focused teens died on the spot while others with minor injuries were rushed to hospital immediately for treatment, while the match was still going on. The stadium officials should always open the gates earlier to avoid these incidents.




Location: SOUTH-B, NAIROBI, KENYA