At least 56 people have been killed in a crush at a football match in Guinea's second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government says. That death toll is disputed by many in the country, who believe the true number of dead is closer to 100.

A stampede at a football match dedicated to Guinea's junta chief killed at least 56 people, the government said Monday, as the opposition accused the military-led authorities of being "directly responsible" for the tragedy.

DAKAR, Senegal – At least 50 people are feared to have been killed following clashes between fans and a stampede that ensued on Dec 1 during a football match in the town of Nzerekore, south-east Guinea, a local official told Reuters.