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 …
Read More »Cameroon: workers pushed to attend Afcon matches
Council workers in Buea in south-west Cameroon are being compelled to attend the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations football games. This is in line with instructions by the regional governor, according to the town’s mayor, with attendance being mandatory for all. The decision came after many games were played in …
Read More »AFCON 2021: Malawi’s president Chakwera’s promise to the national team
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has made a special promise to the players of the national team if they manage to win the match against Senegal, the third day of Pool B, during the AFCON 2021. On Twitter, the president said if Flames advance to the Round of 16, all featured …
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