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African football boss blames closed gate for Cup of Nations tragedy

Yaoundé (AFP) - African football supremo Patrice Motsepe says an "inexplicable" decision to keep an entry gate closed was responsible for the deadly crush which killed eight people before an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroonian capital Yaounde on Monday.

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Africa Cup of Nations match moved from venue where eight killed in crush

Yaoundé (AFP) - The Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final due to be played at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde will be switched to another venue after Monday's deadly crush, African football supremo Patrice Motsepe revealed and called for an investigation into the tragedy.

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AFCON quarter-final moved to another stadium after deadly crush

Yaoundé (AFP) - The Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final due to be played at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde will be switched to another stadium after Monday's tragedy left eight people dead, African football supremo Patrice Motsepe said.

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Paris (AFP) - The stampede at a domestic football match in eastern Indonesia that led to at least 125 deaths late on Saturday is the latest in a long line of football stadium tragedies.

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AFCON crush: Eight dead and dozens more injured amid chaotic scenes at Cameroon match

Witness described the chaos as thousands of fans struggled to gain access to the Paul Biya stadium in the Cameroon capital Yaounde, where the hosts were facing Comoros

Daily Mirror

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.

Evening Standard

Six people dead after crush at Africa Nations Cup football match - reports

The incident reportedly occurred before the Cameroon-Comoros round-of-16 tie in Yaounde

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At least six people dead after stampede at Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon

The incident reportedly occurred before the Cameroon-Comoros round-of-16 tie in Yaounde

The Independent UK

'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.

France 24

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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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.

Reuters

AFCON: Low turnout, high interest and COVID checks

Al Jazeera looks at the interest levels in Cameroon which is hosting football’s Africa Cup of Nations.

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AFCON 2022: Egypt Beat Neighbors Sudan 1-0

Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Wednesday by defeating neighbor Sudan 1-0, a result which sent five other countries including Ivory Coast through as well. Nigeria finished Group D with a third successive win as they beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0, leaving runners-up…

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Minnows Comoros send Ghana crashing out as Morocco draw to top group

Four-time champions Ghana were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations after crashing 3-2 to minnows Comoros in Group C on Tuesday in Garoua. This came as Morocco twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Gabon in Yaounde on Tuesday and finish top of the group.

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Rwandan woman referee creates Africa Cup of Nations history

Yaoundé (AFP) - Rwandan Salima Mukansanga became the first woman to referee an Africa Cup of Nations match when she oversaw the Group B clash between Guinea and Zimbabwe in Yaounde on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Malawi 0-0 Senegal: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened

Senegal struggled to convince in a goalless draw with impressive Malawi, but still go through as group B winners after surviving a penalty scare

Asharq Al-Awsat

School Kids in London Take an Avid Interest in African Cup

Just about every schoolyard in England echoes with a semi-heated debate about which Premier League team is better. This month, with the African Cup of Nations underway in Cameroon, many students in London have plenty more to argue about. Nathan Williams, though, didn’t have to search long among the 24…

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Aboubakar scores again as Cameroon joined by Burkina Faso in last 16

Yaoundé (AFP) - Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar scored his fifth goal of the Africa Cup of Nations and his already-qualified side were joined by Burkina Faso on Monday in the second round.

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