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World Cup: Eto’o Caught On Camera Brutalising Man In Qatar

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President of Cameroon Football Association, Samuel Eto’o, has been filmed attacking a man after Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the World Cup round of sixteen on Monday.

The former Barcelona striker was caught on camera kneeing a man’s head during an altercation.

Eto’o is also one of Qatar’s ‘legacy ambassadors’ for the tournament.

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The incident happened outside the 974 Stadium in Doha on Monday night; the former African Footballer of the Year confronted the man filming him while he posed for selfies with fans.

Eto’o was quickly angered after a brief exchange with the cameraman and resisted being restrained from attacking the white man.

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The Cameroon legend chased the man in the viral video, and he [the man] continued to back away.

Eto’o was seen giving his phone to someone to hold while a member of his entourage attempted to grab the camera from the man.

He broke free from the two men restraining him and attacked the man with the camera by kneeing him in the head.

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AFCON 2025: Four Teams Qualify For Round Of 16

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

READ ALSO:AFCON 2025: Lookman Scores Winner As Super Eagles Start Campaign With 2–1 Victory Over Tanzania

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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.”

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AFCON 2025: Lookman Scores Winner As Super Eagles Start Campaign With 2–1 Victory Over Tanzania

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Ademola Lookman scored what proved to be the decisive goal as Nigeria beat Tanzania 2-1 in their opening game at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Super Eagles came into the match as heavy favourites to win and dominated the opening exchanges.

After coming close a few times, the three-time champions took the lead through Semi Ajayi.

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The ball was recycled following a corner-kick, before Alex Iwobi crossed it into the area for Ajayi to head home.

Tanzania equalized after Charles M’Mombwa found himself unmarked inside the area.

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But two minutes later, Nigeria struck the winner through Lookman, who took a few touches and finished with his left foot.

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