Tragedy marred Guinea's epic AFCON win over Gambia in Group B second round of games.
After settling for a draw with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, the National Elephants needed a win against Gambia to edge close to qualification to the knockout stages.
It ended barren at the break with both sides unable to find the back of the net before Camara scored nine minutes after the hour mark to give Guinea the lead.
The goal was enough to secure crucial three points for the Guineans as they moved up to second place in Group B behind Group leaders Senegal.
It was a celebration galore at the Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro Stadium at the blast of the final whistle as the Guineans wrapped up a hard-fought victory over the Gambians to boost their chances of sealing a spot in the knockout of the tournament.
Among Guinea fans at the Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro, wild celebrations erupted after the final whistle.
Reports from Guinea's capital Conakry revealed ecstatic and giddy fans at home joined the celebrations in large numbers. The fans reportedly trouped into the streets of Conakry with Guinea flags and banners to join the hysteria.
Some fans hoisted themselves on motorbikes to celebrate the victory but it turned fatal as collisions between motorbikes led to heavy casualties and injuries.
As of the time of filing this report, six people have been confirmed dead with scores sustaining grave injuries.
Reacting to the sad incident, Guinea Football Federation media manager Amadou Makadji said;
"What is important is that our fans and the public celebrate in a very measured fashion,'
''They have to be very careful to not put themselves in danger because the goal of football is to bring joy and not leave families bereaved.
'We do not want deaths to mourn, so we call on everyone to celebrate but to take care of themselves so that nothing happens to them.
''Guinea is a country where people are very, very passionate about football and they experience football like nowhere else in the world.''
Guinea hope to seal round 16 ticket when they take on defending champions Senegal in their final Group C match.
After settling for a draw with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, the National Elephants needed a win against Gambia to edge close to qualification to the knockout stages.
It ended barren at the break with both sides unable to find the back of the net before Camara scored nine minutes after the hour mark to give Guinea the lead.
The goal was enough to secure crucial three points for the Guineans as they moved up to second place in Group B behind Group leaders Senegal.
It was a celebration galore at the Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro Stadium at the blast of the final whistle as the Guineans wrapped up a hard-fought victory over the Gambians to boost their chances of sealing a spot in the knockout of the tournament.
Among Guinea fans at the Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro, wild celebrations erupted after the final whistle.
Reports from Guinea's capital Conakry revealed ecstatic and giddy fans at home joined the celebrations in large numbers. The fans reportedly trouped into the streets of Conakry with Guinea flags and banners to join the hysteria.
Some fans hoisted themselves on motorbikes to celebrate the victory but it turned fatal as collisions between motorbikes led to heavy casualties and injuries.
As of the time of filing this report, six people have been confirmed dead with scores sustaining grave injuries.
Reacting to the sad incident, Guinea Football Federation media manager Amadou Makadji said;
"What is important is that our fans and the public celebrate in a very measured fashion,'
''They have to be very careful to not put themselves in danger because the goal of football is to bring joy and not leave families bereaved.
'We do not want deaths to mourn, so we call on everyone to celebrate but to take care of themselves so that nothing happens to them.
''Guinea is a country where people are very, very passionate about football and they experience football like nowhere else in the world.''
Guinea hope to seal round 16 ticket when they take on defending champions Senegal in their final Group C match.
