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Dejected Ghana supporters react during their team’s Africa Cup of Nations match against Comoros at Roumdé Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon. (Photograph by Daniel Beloumou Olomo/ AFP)

Afcon: Ghana’s Black Stars need a fresh start and a long-term plan

Ghana have failed to reach the Afcon’s knockout stages for the first time since 2006. With the World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, some soul-searching is required if they are to…

Patrice Motsepe called for a probe after Cameroon’s President Paul Biya earlier ordered an investigation.

Motsepe blames closed gate for Afcon tragedy

A child was among the dead, while 38 were injured as fans attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium where the hosts Cameroon were playing the Comoros, according to figures released…

Fans from Comoros during Cameroun versus Comoros, African Cup of Nations, at Olempe Stadium on January 24, 2022. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush

Cameroonian President Paul Biya ordered an investigation into the tragedy that occurred on Monday as crowds attempted to enter the Olembe Stadium in the capital Yaounde to watch…

Malawi celebrate after Gabadinho Mhango’s goal during their Africa Cup of Nations group match against Zimbabwe at Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam, Cameroon. (Photograph by Pius Utomi Ekpei/ AFP)

Malawi’s flame ignited at Afcon

From being underwhelming underdogs going into the tournament to reaching the round of 16, the Flames have shown discipline, flair and dedication, to the utter delight of their…

Ethiopia players sing the national anthem before their Africa Cup of Nations group match against Cameroon at Olembé Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon. (Photograph by Kenzo Tribouillard/ AFP)

What Afcon means for Ethiopia

Players in the national team hope taking part in the tournament will buoy the hopes for a peaceful resolution of the Tigray conflict and also boost their chances of getting wider…

Players argue after referee Janny Sikazwe finished the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group F match between Tunisia and Mali before regular time at Omnisport Stadium in Limbe, Cameroon on January 12, 2022. (Photo: by Haykel Hmima /Anadolu Agency via AFP)

Chaos, controversy at Afcon as Mali, Gambia and Ivory Coast all win

Zambian official Janny Sikazwe signalled the end of the match with the clock showing 89 minutes and 42 seconds, leaving Tunisia furious as they chased the game against their…

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira gestures during his team’s English Premier League match against West Ham United at Selhurst Park in London, England. (Photograph by Sebastian Frej/ MB Media/ Getty Images)

Behind concerns over Afcon is a culture of disdain

European clubs and media that wanted the tournament postponed amid a rise in Covid cases were serving their own selfish interests and repeating the old narrative of ‘darkest…

South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe gave the green-light to the AfCon, originally due to be staged in 2019, after talks with Cameroon president Paul Biya.

Motsepe confirms Afcon is on despite ‘enormous challenge’ of Covid surge

The 2021 tournament dates have changed twice, first because of fears that torrential seasonal rains could affect the tight schedule, and then because of the pandemic.