A brilliantly taken 88th minute volley by Vincent Abubakar won Cameroon their fifth Afcon trophy after a 15-year drought. Having taken an early lead through Mohammed Elneny, Egypt looked set for their eighth trophy. The Indomitable Lions failed could not level the playing field before the break break but a spirited Cameroonian side returned with … Read more
Christian Bassogog has been named the Player of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after helping Cameroon lift the trophy for the first time in 15 years. The midfielder who put up a commanding performance in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Egypt in the final rounded off the competition. He won the prize having impressed throughout … Read more
Cameroon have won the AFCON 2017 title after 15 years of being without a trophy.. Goals from Nicolas N’Koulou and Vincent Aboubakar sealed a remarkable comeback victory for Cameroon as the Indomitable Lions were crowned African Cup of Nations winners with a 2-1 win over Egypt. Mohamed El Nenny’s close range shot in the 22nd … Read more
Some Ghanaians have expressed utmost dismay over the failure of Black Stars to qualify for the finals of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Stars who were chasing an elusive fifth trophy lost to a rejuvenated Cameroonian side by two goals to nil in a semifinal encounter at Stade de Franceville. Prior to … Read more
Cameroon have ended Ghana’s dream of winning the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 35 years after defeating the Black Stars 2-0 in Thursday’s semi-final at Stade de Franceville. Cameroon, who triumphed with two late goals, will meet Egypt for a repeat of the 2008 finals on Sunday February 5. An end … Read more
Cameroon are through to the final of the AFCON after a 2-0 win over the Black Stars of Ghana on Thursday. Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui fired home for the Cameroonians in the second half after a mix-up in Ghana’s defence. Bassogog sealed the final spot, finishing after a break, with Ghana’s players in the opposition half, searching … Read more
Cameroon are through to the final of the AFCON after a 2-0 win over the Black Stars of Ghana on Thursday. Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui fired home for the Cameroonians in the second half after a mix-up in Ghana’s defence. Basogog made it two, finishing after a break, with Ghana’s players in the opposition half, searching for … Read more
Ex-Ghana captain CK Akonnor has warned the current squad not to underrate Cameroon ahead of Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash. The Indomitable Lions habe presented a youngish with 14 players in the current 23 making their tournament debuts. This was after eight seasoned players turned down call-ups to play in the tournament. But … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant has cautioned his side ahead of the semi-final against Cameroon claiming it be a ‘’tough’’ battle between the two powerhouse in African soccer. Black Stars will square off against the Indomitable Lions desperate for a win to secure qualification to the final as they seek to win their fifth title in … Read more
Cameroonian striker Albert Ebossé has died after being hit in the head by an object thrown from the stands during an Algerian league game. The 24-year-old was fatally struck by a projectile at the end of his club JS Kabylie’s meeting with USM Alger in Tizi Ouzou. Kabylie said in a statement: “The Ministry of … Read more