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Senegalese President Macky Sall has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team’s win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021). The president, who was outside the country, cancelled the last leg of his trip to welcome back the football stars to Senegal on Monday. President …

Senegal’s Teranga Lions roared the loudest at Olympia Stadium in Cameroon to bag their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating Egypt’s Pharaohs 4-2 on post-match penalties on Sunday evening. Sadio Mane converted the decisive post-match penalty after a goalless extra-time to erase demons of his fourth minute …

At least eight people died in a stampede as crowds struggled to gain access to the stadium in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, to watch the knockout stages between Cameroon and Comoros at AFCON 2021. The tragedy happened when supporters tried to force their way into the Olembe stadium, reports say. More …