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Captain Vincent Aboubakar converted two spot kicks as hosts Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Yaounde on Sunday. B. Traore, Out: Oyongo Bitolo then scored the winning penalty for Cameroon to ensure the host nation ended the tournament on a high. *Avg. Percentage representation of goals distribution during the match. The Cape Verde Islands and Ethiopia are due to play in the second Group A game later on Sunday at the Olembe Stadium. The referee, however, had no hesitation about awarding the second as Dayos scything tackle took out the feet of Nouhou Tolo as the first half went into stoppage time. Fans arrive at stadium for AFCON opener Cameroon-Burkina Faso, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, Please enter a name between 1 and 40 characters, You must be over 18 years old to register. - Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Cameroon 2-1 Burkina Faso: Hosts came from behind to win Group A fixture after captain Vincent Aboubakar scores two penalty kicks to open the tournament, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile.

Bahoken pulls one back for Cameroon, Woman lay dead at home for two years after housing trust inaction, Hugh Grant slams Priti Patel over inhumane Heathrow passport control, Barron Trump appears at Ivana Trumps funeral and towers over family, Wife found husband dying in horror hedge-trimming accident- inquest, London Zoo shares first images of Sumatran tiger cubs outside. - Aboubakar, who was part of Cameroons winning team at the 2017 Cup of Nations in neighbouring Gabon, tucked away both kicks with aplomb. Ngamaleu holds up he shirt of Cameroon goalkeeper Onana, who went from zero to hero tonight.

The gamewas played on 05/02/2022 at 19:00, and the implied winner probabilities were: 20.96% (Burkina Faso), 27.78% (X), 52.38% (Cameroon). What an incredible comeback from Cameroon. 2, 1 - Burkina Faso, who were without their coach Kamou Malo and six players who tested positive for Covid-19, gave away two clumsy penalties after Gustavo Sangare had silenced the home crowd, estimated at around 45,000 fans at the newly-built Olembe Stadium, with the first goal of the game. - The Football match between Burkina Faso and Cameroon has ended 3 3. 4, 2 0, Assist: Onana own goal doubles Burkina Faso lead, GOAL! -

Each email has a link to unsubscribe. We need you to know that our website uses cookies for a better experience for YOU! osts Cameroon produced an incredible comeback from three goals down before beating Burkina Faso on penalties in the third-place play-off at the Africa Cup of Nations. - Traore lunged clumsily to catch Andre Zambo Anguissa in the 37th minute but it was only given as a penalty after the Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal had checked with VAR. The game look finished after Steeve Yago, an own goal from Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana and Dango Ouattara put Burkina Faso into a commanding 3-0 lead. stats for Africa Cup of Nations 2022. F. Ouedraogo, Out: From three goals down the hosts win the shootout to secure third place at the Africa Cup of Nations. I. Ganago, Out: This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy policyandTerms of serviceapply. Cup of Nations By scoring twice tonight, Aboubacar now has eight goals for the tournament and has sealed the golden boot. Blati Toure missed the decisive penalty in the shootout when his penalty was saved by Onana. Only 48 hours after their crushing defeat on penalties against Egypt in their semi-final, this time Cameroon came through a shootout to secure the bronze medal. S. Oum Gouet, 2

By clicking Register you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to ourTerms of use,Cookie policyandPrivacy notice. 0, Assist: A. Tapsoba, 3 Onana did make up for it with a point-blank stop from Sangare early in the second half before Aboubakar went speeding down the other end on a Cameroon breakaway, but strayed marginally offside before the ball deflected off him, and into the net, for a possible hat-trick. Sangare finished with his left foot at the back post in the 24th minute to hand the Burkinabe a surprise lead in the Group A encounter but then their captain Bertrand Traore and defender Issoufou Dayo gave away penalties in quick succession. C. Bassogog, 3 You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. 3, Out: Art of London - Brand Post | Paid Content, Beaming Prince George photographed by Kate for his birthday picture, Joe Biden says Im doing great after testing positive for Covid, Sir Keir Starmer tells of Beergate saga burden, Jade Goodys son Bobby Brazier joins EastEnders for his acting debut, BBC to pay substantial damages to William and Harrys former nanny, Truss surges ahead in Tory poll but Sunak says she would lose election, England vs Spain: How to watch Womens Euro 2022 match FOR FREE on TV in UK, England vs Spain: Womens Euro 2022 preview, Orlando City vs Arsenal: How to watch pre-season friendly live on TV in UK, GOAL! 3, 2 N. Moumi, 3 2, 1 -

4, 2 - - Playoffs 3rd Place Final, 3 The opening game was preceded by a colourful opening ceremony, against the background of frenzied preparations to get the 24-team tournament ready in time. - Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies, Cameroon celebrate Vincent Aboubakars second penalty to complete the turnaround. B. Traore, Out: Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Burkina Fasos goal came after a rare error from Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, who recently returned from a nine-month drug ban, as he came out and missed Traores cross, allowing Sangare to finish expertly at the back post. But Stephane Bahoken pulled one back late and then half-time substitute Vincent Aboubakar scored twice in three minutes late on to force penalties.

Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism, By registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. 1, 0 Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. It took two minutes for the VAR to confirm the linesmans decision. - Aboubakar, who was proving dangerous on the right, had another great opportunity for his hat-trick with 14 minutes left but blazed wildly wide from an angle. 1, Out: - Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, Tyson Fury to sponsor Morecambe Football Club, Austria coach says England and Germany pretty much on the same level, Germany continue impressive form with win over Austria to reach semi-finals, Germany reach Euro 2022 semi-finals with hard-fought win over plucky Austria, Cameroon come from behind to beat Burkina Faso in AFCON opener, At least 20% off branded sports clothing at Very, Getaway Deals up to 15% off with Booking.com in July, Free UK delivery worth 5 on orders worth 60 - Debenhams promo code, Up to 70% off this week with AliExpress super value deals, 15% off tablets, phones, consoles, smartwatches - eBay voucher code, Compare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for you, Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your area, All you need to know about fibre broadband, Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this July, Compare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands. I. Kabore, 24 Jan 2021 - African Nations Championship, Venue: Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo, Yaounde, Cameroon. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It was tough on Burkina Faso but they can reflect on a good tournament. The Confederation of African Football had last month considered cancelling the tournament and multiple Covid-19 cases continued to cast a shadow over events. 1, Out: In scoring twice, Aboubakar secured the golden boot. - 2, Assist: By clicking Create my account you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to ourTerms of use,Cookie policyandPrivacy notice. Aboubakar grabs the ball after coverting his first penalty. There are no top scorers available for this team. 0, 1 - -