The stampede broke out at the stadium in the city of Nzerekore during the final of a local tournament between the Labe and Nzerekore teams.

The military rulers of the West African nation of Guinea say at least 56 people were killed in a stampede sparked by clashing fans at a soccer match.

At least 56 people, including several children, have died in a soccer stadium stampede in the west African nation of Guinea on Sunday, Dec. 1, authorities said.