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Woman Dies From Injuries Sustained In Brazil Football Brawl

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2 years ago

July 10, 2023

A 23-year-old woman died Monday from injuries sustained in a brawl between fans of two Brazilian football clubs in Sao Paulo over the weekend, her family said.

Gabriela Anelli’s brother Felipe announced her death on Instagram, thanking well-wishers for their prayers since she was hit Saturday by a glass bottle flung during a fight between supporters of her favorite club Palmeiras and visiting rivals Flamengo.

The altercation took place outside the Allianz Parque stadium where the two teams played a match, according to Sao Paulo military police.

It is alleged a group of fans of Rio de Janeiro team Flamengo passed through a zone where Palmeiras supporters were watching the match on television, angering the locals who pursued them.

Officers tried to intervene, but were attacked with glass bottles, one of which hit Anelli, according to police.

The Palmeiras club in a statement denounced what it called an act of “barbarism.”

It expressed its solidarity with the family and demanded a speedy investigation “of this crime.”

Pepper spray used by police to separate the brawling fans wafted into the stadium and caused Saturday’s game, which ended in a 1-1 draw, to be stopped twice.

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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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4 days ago

December 29, 2025

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South Africa became the fourth team to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Bafana Bafana edged a five-goal thriller against rivals Zimbabwe, winning 3-2 on Monday evening.

Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring for Hugo Broos’ side, before Tawanda
Maswanhise equalised in the 19th minute.

Lyle Foster restored South Africa’s lead five minutes after the break, but Aubrey Modiba drew the match level in the 73rd minute.

The winning goal came with eight minutes remaining, as Oswin Appollis converted from the penalty spot.

The result took South Africa to six points, one behind group winners Egypt. Both sides have qualified for the next round, alongside Nigeria and Algeria.

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AFCON: Uganda Coach Lists Three Things His Team Must Do Against Nigeria

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4 days ago

December 29, 2025

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Uganda head coach Paul Put has outlined three key areas his side must focus on to secure victory against Nigeria when both teams clash in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations tie.

Put’s side must claim all three points against the Super Eagles or risk an early exit from the competition. The Cranes have just one point in Group C after their opening two matches.
A win against Nigeria could see Uganda qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

However, speaking at his pre-match press conference on Monday, Put said that for Uganda to overcome Eric Chelle’s side, they must “concentrate be very prepared and win their duels” against Nigeria.

“We have to go for it [win against Nigeria] and we will do it,” Put said.

“Nigerians play at a high level in Europe, so we have to be very concentrated, very prepared and win our duels, which is one of the strong points of Nigeria.”