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Hosts Cameroon rally to win AFCON opener

Cameroon relied on two penalties to rally to win its Africa Cup of Nations tournament opener against a coronavirus-hit Burkina Faso on Sunday.
May 17, 2023, 12:00 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Cameroon
Burkina Faso
  • KO
  • 1
  • 24
  • 32
  • 40
  • 42
  • 45+3
  • HT
  • 69
  • 71
  • 81
  • 86
  • 88
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Cameroon 2, Burkina Faso 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Cameroon 2, Burkina Faso 1.
90'+5'
Attempt missed. Nouhou Tolo (Cameroon) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Clinton N'Jie following a fast break.
Match Stats
CMRBKA
Possession
59.8%
40.259.8
40.2%
Shots on Goal
4
6
Shot Attempts
14
11
Yellow Cards
1
2
Corner Kicks
6
5
Saves
4
2