What's happened
Racist abuse and confrontations overshadow Africa Cup of Nations matches
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism in football and the need for stronger measures to combat it.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the racist abuse directed at Congo captain Chancel Mbemba, while France 24 and Al Jazeera cover the heated exchanges and confrontations during the Africa Cup of Nations matches.
How we got here
The Africa Cup of Nations has been marked by intense matches and incidents of racism and confrontations.
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