Overview
- In Babati’s Kwaraa Stadium, the pre-season fixture between Nigeria’s City FC Abuja and Zanzibar’s JKU FC was paused in the 78th minute when a swarm of bees crossed the pitch.
- Players, referees, ballboys and a TV cameraman lay flat on the turf, and substitutes sheltered under benches, with most spectators staying seated.
- The swarm dispersed after several minutes, play resumed, and City FC Abuja secured a late winner to take the match.
- Local outlet Afrizum reported no stings and floated weather changes or stadium vibrations as possible factors, though no authoritative explanation has been issued.
- Video of the incident spread widely online, including ESPN FC sharing footage via @azamtvtz, drawing comparisons to prior insect-related interruptions in sport.