The U.S. said these countries “harass, threaten, jail, and even kill individuals on account of their beliefs.”
It was Nigeria’s first appearance at the continental tournament.
“We are not afraid to be shut. It would make us do much better. It would make our schools and hospitals do better.”
The event, held at the Kasarani Stadium, is Kenya’s fifth presidential inauguration.
The stampede came barely a day after 17 people were killed in a nightclub fire in Yaounde.
CAF rule is that teams affected by COVID-19 must play matches even if they have no recognised goalkeeper in their squad.
The federal government on Wednesday destroyed over one million doses of expired AstraZeneca vaccines in Abuja.
To be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, a total of 24 counties will feature in the competition.
