Tag: AFCON 2021

Cameroon fight back from 3-0 down to beat Burkina Faso on penalties to finish third
Cameroon came from 3-0 down to level at 3-3 against Burkina Faso before winning a penalty shootout to finish third at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Burkinabe went 3-0 up through Steve Yago’s poked finish, Andre Onana’s own goal
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Egypt beat Cameroon on penalties
Goalkeeper Gabaski was the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. Sunday’s final sets up a tantalising meeting
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Burkina Faso shock Tunisia in Q/Final
Teenager Dango Ouattara scored the only goal and was sent off as Burkina Faso surprised Tunisia to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Ouattara, 19, ran onto Blati Toure’s through ball, held off two defenders and cut inside before
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Six killed in stampede at Cameroon AFCON match
A crush outside a Cameroon stadium where the host nation qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals on Monday left at least six people dead and more than 40 injured, according to the Central African nation’s national broadcaster.
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Nigeria cruise to win, top Group D
Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in Garoua to become the only side at the Africa Cup of Nations to win all three group games. After making eight changes to the side that beat Sudan to seal their last-16 place, Nigeria took
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Sanwo-Olu’s quick visit to Super Eagles
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu paid the Super Eagles a quick visit before their match to pray with them. He also gave them a pep talk, and best wishes from Lagosians. The governor told them Lagosians and Nigerians at large were in
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