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Olembé Stadium tragedy: sports minister condemns 'reckless' move to open gate

A gruesome combination of factors led to the reckless decision to open a gate at the Olembé stadium and unleash the stampede that left eight people dead and 38 injured, Africa Cup of Nations organisers revealed on Friday.

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Ismaila Sarr joins up with Senegal ahead of Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final

Sarr has been out of action since suffering a knee injury in the Hornets’ Premier League victory over Manchester United on November 20.

The Independent UK

Inside an Africa Cup fan zone, ‘everybody enjoys football in their own way’

As the Africa Cup of Nations heads into the quarterfinals on Saturday – with hosts Cameroon the favourites – FRANCE 24 went to one of the “fan zones” set up for local supporters unable to see the matches in the stadiums in the capital, Yaoundé.

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Morocco XI vs Egypt: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury and Covid latest for AFCON tie

Morocco take on Egypt in Yaounde on Sunday with a place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals at stake.

Evening Standard

Egypt XI vs Morocco: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury and Covid latest for AFCON tie

Carlos Queiroz will be hoping his Egypt stars recover from their gruelling last-16 win over Ivory Coast ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations clash with Morocco.

Evening Standard

Cameroon XI vs Gambia: Confirmed team news, starting lineup, injury and Covid latest for AFCON tie today

Gambia are next up in Cameroon’s quest to win the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.

Evening Standard

‘We do not want our dream to end’: Gambia hoping to keep Africa Cup of Nations run going

The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the quarter-final stage

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All eyes on Mohamed Salah with shocks on the cards as the tension ratchets up for AFCON quarter-finals

After an underwhelming start, this was supposed to be the week in which the Africa Cup of Nations blossomed, with knockout football bringing drama and iconic moments after a group stage that, for the large part, seemed to go through the motions.

Evening Standard

'A beautiful celebration has been tarnished': Cameroon football president Eto'o responds to stampede

At the Africa Cup of Nations, the action on the pitch has been overshadowed by Monday's deadly stampede outside the stadium hosting Cameroon's match with Comoros that left eight people dead. Questions have also been raised over host country Cameroon's Covid protocol.

France 24

AFCON daily: A round of 16 full of suspense and more shocks

Eight teams are left standing in the Africa Cup of Nations after a round of 16 full of suspense, surprises and upsets but overshadowed by tragedy and more criticism for CAF. Selina Sykes is joined by Sports Editor Simon Harding and Eurosport journalist Ruben Slagter to discuss all the major…

France 24

Mo Salah makes it clear where AFCON win with Egypt would rank compared to Liverpool trophies

Mohamed Salah has won the Premier League and Champions League in a Liverpool shirt, but has a chance to add a first Africa Cup of Nations trophy to his honours list

Daily Mirror

Africa's moment: What makes the AFCON football tournament unique?

Every two years, football comes home... to Africa. This year, the Africa Cup of Nations is hosted by Cameroon and, no doubt, there's plenty to criticise: dodgy calls by the ref, questionable Covid-19 protocols and a deadly stampede that left eight dead. And yet, football fans the world over are…

France 24

AFCON could prompt change Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wanted

Liverpool supporters had been wary of the impact of the Africa Cup of Nations - but could they now be a positive?

Liverpool Echo

Senegal vs Equatorial Guinea: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h - AFCON match preview

Senegal will be strong favourites to reach the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations as they take on Equatorial Guinea this evening.

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How Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and Premier League stars fared in AFCON Last 16 games

The first round of knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 produced some more memorable moments as 16 teams soon became eight ahead of the Quarter-Finals

Radio France Internationale

Gambia and Equatorial Guinea add freshness to Afcon last eight line-up

It’s quite rare for one of the central tenets of Christian evangelism to entwine with the Africa Cup of Nations. But at the end of nearly three hours of toil, sweat and matyrdom, they fuse: Jesus saves.

Evening Standard

Egypt vs Morocco: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news and h2h results - AFCON match preview

Egypt and Morocco clash this afternoon in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final tie in Cameroon.

Evening Standard

Gambia vs Cameroon: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results - AFCON preview today

Hosts Cameroon are out to seal a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals today.

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France 24

What to expect in the AFCON quarterfinals as the competition intensifies

As the Africa Cup of Nations goes into the last 8 – starting with hotly tipped hosts Cameroon taking on giant-killers Gambia on Saturday – FRANCE 24 gives a preview of the football action to come.

Football London

Mohamed Elneny could be handed key Arsenal role after four-word verdict and double transfer blow

The Arsenal midfielder caught the eye as Egypt booked their place in the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations, and he has been linked with a January transfer exit

Evening Standard

Nigeria still reeling from AFCON exit amid Instagram abuse, manager questions and imminent World Cup decider

The post-mortem continues for Nigeria after the pre-tournament favourites’ early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Liverpool Echo

'No excuses' - Liverpool legend slams decision over Sadio Mane at AFCON and makes Mohamed Salah claim

Sadio Mane suffered a head injury while in action for Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations, and a Liverpool legend has criticised Senegal's handling of the situation

Evening Standard

AFCON news: Ghana sack manager Milovan Rajevac after Comoros defeat leads to shock group-stage exit

Milovan Rajevac has been sacked as the manager of Ghana’s national team after their shock exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Salah Scores Decisive Penalty as Egypt Beat Ivory Coast in Shoot-out

Mohamed Salah scored the decisive spot-kick as record seven-time champions Egypt beat the Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Douala on Wednesday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. The Liverpool star smashed home his penalty with the Ivory Coast's Eric Bailly the only player…

Radio France Internationale

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 18

It's just been discovered there's the wrong kind of roof around the pitch in Douala while Equatorial Guinea sense a divine right to win a penalty shoot-out.

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