Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Bees Halt Football Match Between Abuja City FC and JKU FC
During a pre-season football match between Abuja City FC and JKU FC in Tanzania, a swarm of bees appeared.
In the 77th minute, the bees caused a temporary halt to the game.
Players, substitutes, and referees all had to take cover.
While the exact reason for the bees' arrival isn't clear, some suggest it may be due to weather or the game's noise and vibrations.
A football match between Abuja City FC and JKU FC was interrupted due to bees.
The incident occurred during the 77th minute of the match.
The game took place at the Kwaraa Stadium in Babati, Tanzania.
Players and officials were advised to take cover.
The cause of the bees’ appearance is unknown.
- Who
- Abuja City FC and JKU FC players and officials
- What
- A football match was temporarily stopped
- When
- September 4, 2025 (based on tweet), during the 77th minute
- Where
- Kwaraa Stadium in Babati, Tanzania
- Why
- Bees swarmed the field of play
- Teams Involved
- Abuja City FC and JKU FC
- Match Location
- Kwaraa Stadium, Babati, Tanzania
- Event
- Bees swarm field
- Match Stage
- Pre-season
- Duration of Halt
- Momentary
- Minute of Halt
- 77th