On March 29 , 2009 , during the match between Ivory Coast and Malawi , the gateway to an open corner of the stadium gave way before the kick-off of the match . A stampede ensued when 19 people were killed by trampling . Over 130 were injured as well
A stampede ensued
2009 Houphouët-Boigny stampede
Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny