AFCON 2021: Burkina Faso blows a 3-goal lead as Cameroon wins on penalty

Cameroon completed a remarkable comeback, recovering from 3-0 down to eventually win a dramatic penalty shootout and secure third place at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Issa Kaboré’s cross met the arriving Steeve Yago, who provided a sublime finish as he kept his half-volley on target to beat André Onana in the 24thContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Burkina Faso blows a 3-goal lead as Cameroon wins on penalty”

Egypt ends Cameroon AFCON 2021 perfect run to book a date for Salah-Mane final

Seven-time champions Egypt dramatically booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The Pharaohs of Egypt defeated host, Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 1-3 on penalties. 120 minutes of the game failed to produce any goals as Cameroon were unable to make home advantage count and were forced to become cautious of theContinue reading “Egypt ends Cameroon AFCON 2021 perfect run to book a date for Salah-Mane final”

Indomitable Lions roar into knockout phase as Aboubakar levels Eto’o record

Hosts Cameroon became the first team to qualify for the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 4-1 win over Ethiopia in Group A. Ethiopia scored first to silenced the home crowd just four minutes into the game through Dawa Hotessa who rounded off a beautiful passing move past Onana. TheContinue reading “Indomitable Lions roar into knockout phase as Aboubakar levels Eto’o record”

AFCON 2021: Indomitable Lions Roars against Stallions in opening fixture

Kicking off the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, hosts nation, Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 and end a run of three competitive head-to-head draws. Both teams locked horns at the 60,000 seaters Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon on Sunday for the official opening match of the postponed AFCON 2021.Continue reading “AFCON 2021: Indomitable Lions Roars against Stallions in opening fixture”