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Tear Gas as African Cup Opens in Equatorial Guinea

Description:Police used tear gas as they struggled to control thousands of soccer fans who turned up on Saturday at the Bata stadium in Equatorial Guinea for the opening match of the African Cup of Nations. Crowds pushed on barriers to enter the stadium as thousands had to queue and stream through for the opening ceremony and the first match that will see the host team play Libya. Host Equatorial Guinea have been offered an extraordinary incentive by their own government: $1 million to win the tournament. (1:14)

Source: Reuters

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