Cameroon are the champions of Africa! The glory days are back! The indomitable lions produced a stunning comeback in Libreville after The Pharaohs went 1-0 at the half time break. The lions trailed their prey and bagged in two magnificent goals to deny Egypt the crown.
Substitute Vincent Aboubakar swept in the winner two minutes from time, flicking the ball over defender Ali Gabr and thumping it home.
Nicolas Nkoulou had earlier equalised for Cameroon, rising highest to power in a header on the hour mark.The equaliser cancelled out Mohamed Elneny’s opener on 22 minutes with a beautifully taken near-post strike.
The wild celebrations for Aboubaker’s winner announced Cameroon’s return to the continental summit, after a wait of 15 years.
It also makes them the second most successful nation in the competition’s history – behind Egypt – and marks the first time they have beaten the Pharoahs in the final in three attempts.
Besiktas striker Aboubaker ran towards the triumphant Cameroon fans in the Stade de l’Amitie stands in Libreville to celebrate, pursued by delirious teammates and the coaching staff.
Cameroon hosts then next AFCON finals which offers them a perfect chance to defend their crown in front of home crowd.
Congratulations to the new champions of African football.
