US Socozaki

Union Sportive Socozaki is a Congolese football club based in Butembo, North Kivu province. They were involved in a riot that broke out during a match against rival team Nyuki System in 2008 that led to the deaths of 13 people, mostly children.[1][2]

US Socozaki
Full nameUnion Sportive Socozaki
GroundStade Matokeo
Butembo, DR Congo
Capacity15,000
LeagueLinafoot

References

  1. "Football witchcraft deaths probed". news.bbc.co.uk. September 16, 2008.
  2. "Congo football riot kills 13 people". The New York Times. September 15, 2008.
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