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AFCON 2021: Battle for Religious legitimacy hit peak as Senegal heads to final

By Bakah Derick  The video of an unidentified Speaker said to be a Christian Pastor predicting the winner of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cameroon 2021 has gone viral. The man who predicts that an Arab African Country will win the tournament contradicts a witch doctor who had earlier predicted Senegal as winner. Though others had made predictions, these two have remained relevant as the potential winners according to their positions are still on course as the contest narrows down to three.  The man who predicted an Arab African Country as winner described by some news sites as a prophet and identifying him as a Nigerian  that the Nations Cup will be lifted by an Arab African country. And on the day of the finals, the player that shall fetch the cup for them shall be player number 10. He also said he had seen another player with Jersey number 22.  Photo by Cameroon Tribune  Commenting about the host nation Cameoon, the prophet said Caneroon will play

AFCON 2021: Egypt dismiss Cote d'Ivoire in eighth title quest

By Bakah Derick  The Pharaohs of Egypt have beaten the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire to keep hopes of winning another Africa Cup of Nations title. The sides separated on a viegin tie at the Japoma sports complex in Douala before heading for shootouts.  Starting line-up for Egypt ( Photo credit: Cameroon Tribune)  After Eric Bailly's penalty was saved, Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah scored the winning shot to take his side through to the quarter finals on a 5-4 win.  Starting line-up for Cote d'Ivoire ( Photo credit: Cameroon Tribune )  The North Africans will face block members Morocco on Sunday in Yaounde in one of four fixtures for the round of eight.   The Egyptians received huge support from Cameroonian fans in Douala who said they were paying back Cote d'Ivoire for supporting Comoros and accusing Cameroon of fraud.  Two time winners Cote d'Ivoire will have to wait for 2023 when they host to continue search for a third

AFCON 2021 Countdown D-day -8: Discover the ten previous Champions to race for another Crown in Cameroon

By Bakah Derick  From January 9 2022, not fewer than nine previous champions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will join 15 non champions in a contest to increase country profile in the biennial football tournament. For the second time, 24 teams will battle for the continental crown after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) raised the number of participating teams from 16 to 24. This is a quick look at the team's expected in Cameroon  Egypt   With 25 participations since 1957, Egypt is the most tittled country in the upcoming tournament. Host in 2019, the Pharaohs hold seven titles won in 1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010. Egypt comes to Cameroon with the hope of writing their wrongs from the 2017 and 2019 editions. Carlos Queiroz will be counting on the country's super star Mohamed Salah and a host of top rated players to.increase the title tally. Currently ranked 45 on the FIFA for December 2021, Egypt remains the first Africa country to play the