Senegal national team star Gana Gueye has consoled the victims of the tragedy that occurred at Demba Diop Stadium in Dakar on July 15, which left eight people dead and over 40 others injured following a stampede.

The Everton midfielder posted his sympathetic message on his social media page yesterday following compatriot Demba Ba in showing support for his motherland.

“Sad news,a tragic event touched my people yesterday (Saturday) at the Demba Diop stadium.

“My thoughts and support go right to the families of the victims.I pray that the doors of paradise are wide open to Welcome you.Rrst in Peace,”reads the statement.

Stampede occured at 2-1 during extra time when US Ouakam supporters began throwing stones at Stade de Mbour fans, causing spectators to begin vacating their seats in a rush.

Part of a wall supporting bleachers seating fans from both sides then collapsed, while police had begun firing tear gas and panic spread in the stadium leading to a crush.