Mozambique fan killed for celebrating goal

MAPUTO, May 22 (Reuters) - A Mozambican soccer fan was stoned and stomped to death after celebrating a goal by his side in a premier league match in the southern African nation, Mozambique's national newspaper reported today.

The incident occurred on Sunday in the northern city of Lichinga during a hotly contested match between hosts Lichinga FC and rivals Ferroviario de Nampula, according to Noticias.

Angry Lichinga fans attacked the unidentified man after he jumped onto a stadium terrace to celebrate Ferroviario's second goal in the 69th minute, the daily newspaper said. It quoted witnesses as saying that police failed to intervene.

Soccer-related violence is not common in Mozambique.

Ferroviario won the game 2-0.

REUTERS BJR ND1620