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AFCON 2021 Qualifier: Passionate Comoros Fans invade pitch as 142 ranked team hold giants Egypt

African football witnessed two pitch invasions in the space of four days as Comoros Island fans trooped to the field on Monday following their goalless draw with Egypt in a 2021 AFCON qualifier at the Maroni Stadium.

Comoros ranked 142nd in the world put up a spirited performance to hold the seven times African champions as their fans could not help but forced the inner perimeter gate opened, ignoring security to go on the pitch to celebrate few seconds after the the referee blew his final whistle.

The Maroni pitch invasion comes just some few days after Awal Suleman had invaded the Cape Coast pitch during Ghana’s 2-0 win over South Africa.

It is not known yet whether CAF will sanction the home fans as how they rushed to the stadium could have caused a stampede.

Comoros are now having four points in Group G after defeating Togo in their first game

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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