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Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 17

The inquiries have been launched into the tragedy at the Olembé Stadium before the game between Cameroon and Comoros. Answers have been demanded by the end of week.

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Burkina Faso: Pro-junta protesters rally in Ouagadougou after coup

In tonight's edition: Pro-junta protesters rally in Ouagadougou a day after a military takeover in Burkina Faso. Also, the head of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, blames Monday's fatal crush at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon on an inexplicably closed gate. And Zimbabwe's main opposition leader…

France 24

Morocco overcome Malawi 2-1 despite scare, Senegal beat Cape Verde 2-0

Achraf Hakimi curled in a long-range free kick as Morocco came from behind to beat Malawi 2-1 in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and stay on course for their first African title in over 45 years. This came after a previously lacklustre Senegal pulled off…

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Morocco 2-1 Malawi: Achraf Hakimi settles last-16 tie with stunning free-kick

Achraf Hakimi’s free-kick sent Morocco into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as they came from behind to beat Malawi 2-1.

Evening Standard

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane suffers concussion scare as Senegal reach Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals

Mane was involved in a clash of heads with Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha during the second half.

The Independent UK

Senegal scrape past Cape Verde to reach last eight at Cup of Nations

Tournament favourites Senegal advanced to the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday following a laboured 2-0 win over nine-man Cape Verde at the Stade Kouekong in Bafoussam.

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Sadio Mane scores AFCON wondergoal but injury worry stands out after sickening head clash

Senegal talisman Sadio Mane scored a crucial goal in their Africa Cup of Nations last 16 win over Cape Verde, but only after the Liverpool star suffered a sickening clash of heads which ultimately led to his exit

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Morocco 2-1 Malawi: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Gabadinho Mhango put underdogs Malawi ahead with a long-range jaw-dropper, but Morocco proved too strong, Achraf Hakimi sealing the deal with a world-class strike of his own. Scott Murray was watching.

The Guardian - UK

CAF president blames ‘inexplicable’ shut access gate after eight killed in Africa Cup of Nations stadium crush

The president of the Confederation of African Football has blamed a deadly crush at an Africa Cup of Nations game on an access gate being closed for “inexplicable reasons”.

Evening Standard

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

Two surprise hopefuls for the Africa Cup of Nations crown will compete for a place in the quarter-finals in Limbe on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Is Morocco vs Malawi on TV? Time, channel and how to watch all today’s Africa Cup of Nations fixtures

All you need to know ahead of today’s last-16 games

The Independent UK

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

Egypt are contending with two absentees ahead of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations showdown with Ivory Coast.

Evening Standard

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

Ivory Coast coach Patrice Beaumelle has a number of selection headaches to consider ahead of Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations clash with Egypt.

Evening Standard

Ivory Coast vs Egypt: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results - AFCON preview

Egypt are out to put their 2019 heartbreak behind them and win the Africa Cup of Nations - with Ivory Coast next up on the Pharaohs’ agenda.

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Dream On: Gambia's Scorpions bask in glory of reaching Cup of Nations last eight

New boys Gambia eliminated Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 to book a place in the quarter-finals, becoming the second debuting team, after Madagascar, to reach this stage of the competition.

The Independent UK

Fifa sends condolences after six reported dead in Africa Cup of Nations crush

A further 40 people were reported to be injured before Cameroon’s tie with Comoros.

The Independent UK

Eight fans killed in crush outside Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon

Africa’s footballing governing body is investigating the incident

Evening Standard

Africa Cup of Nations: At least 8 killed in deadly crush outside Cameroon stadium

Eight people have died and dozens more injured in a crush outside Olembe Stadium in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts faced Comoros last night.

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Senegal vs Cape Verde live stream: How can I watch AFCON game on TV in UK today?

Senegal will be hoping for an improvement in their performance level when they face Cape Verde in the last 16 Africa Cup of Nations today.

Evening Standard

Morocco vs Malawi live stream: How can I watch AFCON game on TV in UK today?

Morocco will be favourites to continue their Africa Cup of Nations when they face Malawi in the last 16 this evening.

Bangkok Post

8 dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush

YAOUNDé: Eight people were killed and many more injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium Monday ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match.

Reuters

Stadium stampede kills eight in Africa Cup of Nations soccer match

At least eight people died and 38 were injured in a stampede when fans stormed a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations soccer match in Cameroon's capital on Monday, the government said.

Daily Mirror

AFCON governing body issue statement after stampede kills 6 and injures at least 40 fans

At least six people have lost their lives while 40 were injured, including a number of children, after a stampede occurred outside a stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon

Dublin Live

European clubs monitoring Shamrock Rovers' Pico Lopes after star turn at AFCON

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has revealed Pico Lopes’ success at the Africa Cup of Nations has attracted the attention of clubs around Europe.

Radio France Internationale

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 16

Contrasting fortunes for the minnows in the last-16. Gambia were hit by food poisoning but won and Comoros were taken down by the coronavirus and lost.

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