Cameroon has no chance of lifting the 2022 World Cup trophy, according to the results of a study conducted by the company Opta and shared by several sports media. According to the company that produces the majority of football statistics, African countries are at the bottom of the rankings with …
Read More »Homosexuality in Sport: should we “crucify” Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Paris Saint Germain’s player Idrissa Gana Gueye angered the LGBTQ+ community by his absence from the pitch during PSG’s trip to Montpellier on May 14, a day dedicated to the fight against homophobia in the world. Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye watched his teammates win from the stands. For his …
Read More »Football: Samuel Eto’o tackles Djamel Belmadi after controversial remarks
The president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o was not kind to the Algerian coach Djamel Belmadi after his controversial remarks about the referee who led the second leg of the qualifications between Algeria and Cameroon for the 2022 World Cup. The Algerian coach on the Federation’s TV …
Read More »Senegal: each member of the national football team rewarded
Authorities in Senegal have rewarded each member of the national football team with cash prizes lands following their win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021). President Macky Sall said each team member will receive more than $87,000 and plots in the capital, Dakar, and nearby Diamniadio. He also …
Read More »Senegal: Monday declared public holiday after AFCON win
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 …
Read More »Sadio deposits AFCON money for Senegal after coup on Pharaohs
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 …
Read More »AFCON 2021: 8 killed in stadium stampede
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 …
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