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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

AFCON: ‘Anxiety, agitation’ led to Cameroon football stampede

On Monday, eight people died while 38 suffered injuries at stampede ahead of hosts Cameroon’s match against Comoros.

Al Jazeera

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

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Hosts Cameroon, debutants The Gambia through to AFCON quarters

Indomitable Lions move to the last-eight after beating Comoros 2-1, the death toll from a stampede at the game climbs.

Al Jazeera

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

Fan stampede kills at least eight and injures dozens before Cameroon game

At least eight people including two children died and 38 were injured - several seriously - after a stampede outside the Olembé Stadium in Yaoundé just before the last-16 Cup of Nations clash between Cameroon and Comoros.

Radio France Internationale

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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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

'Out of this world!' - Fans react to Youssouf M'Changam's stunning AFCON free kick

A goal-of-the-tournament contender from the former Oldham player flew in from over 30 yards to give Comoros hope against Cameroon

Manchester Evening News

Cameroon see off 10-man Comoros to set up last eight clash with Gambia

Cameroon beat 10-man Comoros 2-1 on Monday night in Yaoundé to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale

Cameroon edge past 10-man Comoros, who had left-back in goal

Comoros had to play without a recognised goalkeeper in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 clash due to injury and coronavirus

The Independent UK

Cameroon 2-1 Comoros: Hosts into AFCON quarter-finals but luckless minnows put up incredible fight

Cameroon were given a real scare by an incredibly gutsy performance from Comoros but the hosts moved into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 2-1 win.

Evening Standard

Comoros forced to use outfield player in goal with makeshift number in AFCON last-16 tie

This year's Africa Cup of Nations has hardly been short of dramatic storylines and sub-plots and Cameroon's contest with Comoros was no different after an outfield player was forced to go in goal

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AFCON stampede: Eight dead as 40 fans hospitalised and children crushed in stadium chaos

The incident occurred in the build-up to Cameroon's last-16 Africa Cup of Nations contest with minnows Comoros, with several eye witnesses reporting there was a stampede

Evening Standard

Cameroon 2-1 Comoros LIVE! M’Changama goal - AFCON 2022 result, match stream and latest updates today

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The Guardian - UK

Comoros, Cameroon and the curious tale of no goalkeepers

In today’s Fiver: Afcon, a celebration of Bob Marley in Ireland and Diego

Sports Illustrated

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.

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Radio France Internationale

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

The Guardian - UK

‘He can play as a keeper’: Comoros to use outfield player in net in Afcon last-16 tie

First choice Salim Ben Boina is missing through injury after being stretchered off in the win over Ghana, while his understudies have tested positive for Covid

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.

The Guardian - UK

Afcon exits of Algeria and Ghana a shock but traditional minnows are catching up

Debutants Comoros and the Gambia reaching the last 16 should not be a surprise and make the case for further expansion

Evening Standard

Cameroon XI vs Comoros: Confirmed lineup, team news, injury and Covid latest for AFCON last-16 tie

Cameroon will be expected to brush aside Covid-stricken minnows Comoros in the last-16 at the Africa Cup of Nations tonight.

Al Jazeera

AFCON: Progress, elimination and the controversies so far

Al Jazeera lists down teams who qualified for the last-16, shock eliminations and controversies from the AFCON.

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