CAF: match fixing concern

The Confederation of African Football has voiced concerns of match fixing in the African Cup of Nations tournament after reports that both Benin and Namibia had both been approached to give away matches by Singapore based betting syndicates.

Namibian officials raised the alarm to concerns of match fixing in the tournament: "It was not only one player that was approached, but it was many players that this individual came up to at different times saying he represented a syndicate and asking if they can throw the match against Guinea."

Meanwhile, Benin boss Reinhard Fabisch also triggered worry earlier on: "I could have left it under the carpet easily by just throwing this guy out of the hotel. But it could be very helpful if we kill anything like this at the beginning.

"I stand by what I've said and I will give Caf the name and number of the person who offered the bribe. That's all I can do."

The CAF have reacted angrily to reports that corruption may be rife in the African Nations tournament: "We are launching an investigation into both cases.

"We're following this with great concern, and will have more to say on it either today or tomorrow."