'Bees or Bombs?’: Tanzanian Football Match Erupts Into Chaos As Swarm Hits Pitch
- City FC Abuja and JKU FC were locked at 1-1 in a Tanzanian league clash when a sudden swarm of bees descended on the pitch, halting play
- Players and officials were forced to drop to the ground, while fans in the stands watched in astonishment as the bizarre scene unfolded
- After the bees moved on, the game resumed, with City FC Abuja eventually scoring a late winner, leaving fans and players talking long after the final whistle
A Tanzanian league clash between City FC Abuja and JKU FC, played on 3 September 2025, took a dramatic turn in the 77th minute when play was halted by an unexpected swarm of bees.
At the referee’s instruction, players and officials dropped flat on the pitch, shielding themselves as the buzzing cloud swept across the field.
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Interestingly, supporters inside the stadium stayed in their seats. Whether they simply didn’t notice the chaos overhead or chose to remain unbothered, the stands remained calm.
No official explanation has been given, though local outlet Afrizum suggested unusual weather earlier in the week might have triggered the swarm.
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Once the bees moved on, play eventually resumed without any reported injuries. The restart favoured City FC Abuja, who went on to score a late winning goal after the delay.
What did social media say about the bee invasion?
Clips of the rare pitch invasion quickly went viral, sparking a flood of comments:
@Cshakur40:
“This is a thing. I’ll probably get killed by the bees, not knowing what’s happening.”
@t0sinadeda:
“Bees or bombs? 😅.”
@kojokingsley25:
“This is Africa, guys!!!😂.”
@edinen_:
“The kind of wonders that happen in Africa are just so shocking.”
@ElboSorare:
“Respect for the bees 🐝.”
@nonso_nwatu:
“Africa, my continent 😂.”
@Elmerengonbcn:
“First time I’ve ever seen this.... 😳.”
@MVProJileka:
“African Science.”
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