Bees 1 - Boys 0

A swarm of bees invaded Harare Sports Stadium, Zimbabwe, as two African national football teams, the Black Stars of Ghana, and their Zimbabwe counterparts met in World Cup qualifying match in January 1997.

Just before the half-time whistle, the swarm descended on the playing field apparently to congratulate the two sides for an excellent display of good football. This swarm believe, had been watching the first half of the match hovering high up in the air above the stadium. They then decided to come down to meet the players, but “Lo and Behold”, players, officials and spectators alike absconded, some of them lying down flat, and stiff on the turf! Some players covered their head with their jerseys to avoid stings. Surprised at this reception the swarm of bees quickly took to the air and disappeared to the relief of all in the stadium.

After this excitement the match was bit of disappointment, ending in goal-less draw.

Kwame Aidoo, B&D’s Correspondent in Ghana