A tragic accident occurred this week in the Democratic Republic of Congo , where several football players were killed after a boat capsized on the Kwa River, reports Foot Africa.
The boat, which was carrying the players and other passengers, was returning from a match in Mushie City when the tragedy occurred.
Night navigation the cause
According to initial reports, the accident was caused by night navigation, a factor often blamed for shipwrecks on these waterways.
A provisional death toll of 25
Local authorities report 25 victims and around 30 survivors.“The provisional toll is 25 dead and 30 survivors. The main cause was night navigation,” said Alexis Mputu, provincial spokesperson.In the DRC, waterways are widely used as a means of transportation, but the lack of strict regulations and overloading of boats regularly lead to tragedies.
Every year, numerous shipwrecks claim hundreds of lives.A tribute planned before the DRC matches. This tragedy comes just days before the DRC’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Sudan and Mauritania. A minute’s silence will be observed before kick-off at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa in tribute to the victims.
Source: Senenews.com
