At least 6 dead following stampede at Cameroon's win in Africa Cup of Nations
At least six people have died in a stampede outside a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations soccer game in Cameroon, an official said Monday.
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6 reported killed in stampede at African Cup soccer game
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