The violence occurred during a game between the Labe and Nzerekore soccer teams in the city of Nzerekore, resulting in dozens of casualties according to reports.
Agence France-Presse reported that one doctor estimated the death toll to be around 100, intensifying concerns about the scale of the violence.
Prime Minister Bah Oury condemned the incidents in a statement on X, urging for calm to ensure hospital services could effectively assist the injured.
Witnesses indicated that the clashes were triggered by a disputed call from a referee, which encouraged fans to invade the field, sparking further violence.
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