Cameroon Are Champions of Africa

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have emerged champions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Egypt 2-1 in the final played on Sunday … Continue reading Cameroon Are Champions of Africa


Cameroon Are Champions of Africa

Cameroon Are Champions of AfricaThe Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have emerged champions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Egypt 2-1 in the final played on Sunday night.

Goals from Nicolas N’Koulou and Vincent Aboubakar sealed a remarkable comeback victory for Cameroon after Mohamed El Nenny put Egypt ahead in the 22nd minute.

Cameroon have now won the Africa Cup of Nations for a fifth time and it is the first Africa Cup of Nations final in which both teams have scored since 2004.

The Pharaohs have not conceded two goals in any match since November 19, 2014 and have been unbeaten for 13 years.

It is also the first time Egypt have been defeated in the final since 1952 and Cameroon now become the second most successful side in the tournament’s history.

The Indomitable Lions defeated the Black Stars of Ghana 2-0 while Egypt defeated third place winners, Burkina Faso to reach the final of the competition.