A fatal incident at Gate Two of the National Sports Stadium on 28 September 2026 left one person dead as fans entered for the Zimbabwe–DR Congo match. Police have opened an investigation and have not released the victim’s identity.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and will issue a detailed statement when inquiries conclude.
The incident occurred amid large crowds attending an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
# What happened A football match between Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo on 28 September 2026 ended with a fatal incident at Harare's National Sports Stadium. The Zimbabwe Republic Police say one person died during a stampede at Gate Two as supporters entered the venue around 6:30 pm, shortly after the match was getting underway.
# Official account Police reports describe the event as involving a public order vehicle and a pedestrian. Authorities have confirmed the death and say they have launched a comprehensive investigation to establish the exact circumstances around the incident. The ZRP has not released the victim's identity or additional factual details while inquiries continue.
# Immediate response
# Context of the match The fixture was an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier that drew large crowds to the National Sports Stadium. News outlets reported crowds entering through stadium gates around the time the match began. Multiple local outlets carried similar accounts that the fatality occurred near Gate Two at about 6:30 pm.
# What investigators will examine Police said the probe will focus on establishing the sequence of events at the stadium entrance and the specific involvement of the public order vehicle and the pedestrian. Officials have not yet indicated whether any arrests have been made or whether charges will follow.
# Public reaction reported in follow-up coverage
# What is clear now
# What remains unknown Police have not released the identity of the deceased, the exact cause of death, or whether anyone will be charged. The timeline and operational decisions that led to the involvement of the public order vehicle will be part of the investigation.
# What to watch for next
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched an investigation into a fatal incident at the National Sports Stadium in Harare during the Zimbabwe-Democratic Republic of Congo soccer match on Monday evening. Police said one person died during a stampede at Gate 2 of the stadium at […] The post One Dead in National Sports St
A football fan died in a stampede at the National Sports Stadium on Monday evening as Zimbabwe hosted the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the fatal incident occurred at Gate Number Two at around 6:30 pm, shortly after the st
A football match meant to mark the return of Zimbabwe’s Warriors to the National Sports Stadium ended with a supporter dead after a police crowd-control truck drove into a crush at Gate 2. The incident happened at about 6.30pm on Monday, shortly after Zimbabwe’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Democratic Re
Outrage As Fans Invade Pitch After Warriors’ Match Against DRC A section of supporters ran onto the pitch at the National Sports Stadium shortly after the final whistle of the Warriors’ match against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), triggering widespread criticism. The incident unfolded moments after the match e
By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo Buy Zimbabwe is set to intensify its campaign for consumers to support local brands through the Buy Zimbabwe Week in November, as the organisation seeks to build on the country’s record US$320.6 million trade surplus recorded in July 2026. The campaign will […] The post Buy Zimbabwe Intensif
By Dumani Moyo l The South African A ZIMBABWEAN national has been arrested in Johannesburg after police allegedly uncovered an operation involving the manufacturing of fraudulent South African identity cards. The arrest followed information received by police on Wednesday, 9 September, about a man allegedly recruiting
Loading more related stories...
Open the app view to save this story, compare related coverage, and continue from the same source.