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Afcon group stage: a stride forward for the African game despite low scoring

Until tragedy struck in the form of a stadium crush killing eight people at the start of the knock-out round in Cameroon, the headlines generated by the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament were mostly positive.

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Evening Standard

Comoros, Cameroon and the curious tale of no goalkeepers

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Guinea 0- 1 Gambia: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

Musa Barrow scored a second-half winner as the first-time finalists reached the last eight after a game that featured two late red cards

The Guardian - UK

Comoros's Chaker Alhadhur Heroic as Makeshift GK in AFCON Defeat to Cameroon

It was the first time an outfield player started as a goalkeeper at a major international tournament, and he fared quite well.

Sports Illustrated

Comoros and Gambia tackle big guns Cameroon and Guinea for berth in last eight

Cameroon is expected to come to a standstill on Monday night as the Indomitable Lions take on Comoros for a place in the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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

Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon face minnows Comoros in a fascinating last-16 tie tonight.

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Tunisia Shock Nigeria at African Cup of Nations

Tunisia shocked Nigeria and Burkina Faso edged Gabon on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations last-eight showdown, while minnows Comoros prepared to use an outfield player as a goalkeeper when they confront hosts Cameroon. Veteran Youssef Msakni scored two minutes into the second half to give previously…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tunisia shock Nigeria, Comoros to use outfield player as goalkeeper

Yaoundé (AFP) - Tunisia shocked Nigeria and Burkina Faso edged Gabon on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations last-eight showdown, while minnows Comoros prepared to use an outfield player as a goalkeeper when they confront hosts Cameroon.

AFP

Msakni strikes as Tunisia shock Nigeria in Africa Cup of Nations

Garoua (Cameroon) (AFP) - Veteran Youssef Msakni scored to give previously unimpressive Tunisia a shock 1-0 triumph over 10-man Nigeria in Garoua on Sunday in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match.

AFP

Gabon coach laments Aubameyang loss after AFCON exit

Limbe (Cameroon) (AFP) - Gabon coach Patrice Neveu admitted his team struggled to make up for losing star man Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after they were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations on penalties by Burkina Faso in the last 16 on Sunday.

AFP

Burkina Faso beat Gabon on penalties to reach AFCON quarter-finals

Limbe (Cameroon) (AFP) - Ismahila Ouedraogo scored the decisive penalty kick as Burkina Faso beat Gabon 7-6 in a dramatic shoot-out to progress to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after Sunday's match in Limbe finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

AFP

Authorities: 17 dead in nightclub fire in Cameroon's capital

Authorities in Cameroon say at least 17 people have died after a fire broke out at a nightclub and spread to an area where cooking gas was stored

The Independent UK

Comoros set to have outfield player in goal for AFCON knockout tie

Yaoundé (AFP) - The Comoros look set to name an outfield player in goal for their first ever knockout match at the Africa Cup of Nations against hosts Cameroon on Monday after Covid-19 cases and injuries left them with no other choice.

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France 24

Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast: The top prospects to win the tournament

As the Africa Cup of Nations heads into the knockout rounds, FRANCE 24 looks at the teams who have imposed themselves as favourites with impressive performances in the group stage – from rampant winners Nigeria, to hosts Cameroon, to the Ivory Coast team who sent title-holders Algeria crashing out.

Irish Mirror

Nicolas Pepe provides Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer update to plucky Arsenal fan

The Ivorian international is currently away with his national side in Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations but ran into a member of the Arsenal faithful while there

France 24

'Many victims' in deadly fire at nightclub in Cameroon's capital Yaounde

A fire erupted at a popular nightclub in Yaounde, Cameroon's capital, setting off explosions and killing at least 17 people, government officials said Sunday.

AFP

Cameroon govt says 16 killed in nightclub fire

Yaoundé (AFP) - Cameroon's government said Sunday that 16 people were killed in a fire caused by fireworks in a nightclub in the capital Yaounde, the tragedy occurring as the nation hosts the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament.

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Reuters

At least 16 dead in fire at nightclub in Cameroon's capital

At least 16 people died and eight others were injured early on Sunday in a fire that engulfed an upmarket nightclub in Cameroon's capital Yaounde, the government said.

The Independent UK

IHU: How dangerous is the new Covid variant and where has it spread?

Researchers referring to B.1.640.2 as ‘new variant of probably Cameroonian origin’

Evening Standard

AFCON 2022: Comoros will have outfield player in goal against Cameroon in last 16 after Covid outbreak

Comoros will face Cameroon in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with an outfield player in goal after a Covid 19 outbreak in the squad.

AFP

Five players to watch in AFCON knockout stages

Douala (AFP) - As the Africa Cup of Nations heads into the knockout phase, AFP Sport looks at five stars of the group stage who will be hoping to make an impact in last-16 ties over the coming days:

Asharq Al-Awsat

Africa's Four Superstars Fail to Ignite Cup of Nations

Africa's four top players failed to make a mark at the Africa Cup of Nations finals but the start of the knockout rounds on Sunday offers a chance at least for Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah to deliver on their home continent. The Liverpool duo are part of a quartet…

AFP

Comoros lose both goalkeepers as Covid sweeps through squad

Moroni (Comoros) (AFP) - The Comoros, the surprise package of the Africa Cup of Nations, are struggling to put a team together for their last-16 tie against host nation Cameroon after 12 players and management tested postive for Covid-19, their federation announced Saturday.

France 24

'The Predator' Vs 'Bon Gamin': Ngannou takes on Gane in heavyweight UFC event

Cameroonian fighter Francis Ngannou, known as 'The Predator', is set to take on Frenchman 'Bon Gamin' Ciryl Gane in his first heavyweight UFC 270 title defence on Saturday evening. Both fighters once trained together in Paris - Ngannou used to be a homeless migrant in the French capital - before…

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