Despite eight of her top players not honoring their call up before the start of this year's competition, Cameroon came rose highest to clinge the African Cup Of Nation trophy.
Cameroon won its 5th AFCON title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt last night at Libreville.
The Egyptians, who had not been beaten in 25 Nations Cup matches dating back to 2004, were looking to win the crown for the first time since 2010.
They took the lead through Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny midway through the first half. However, Cameroon's fighting spirit paid off after a sumptuous equaliser from Nicolas Nkoulou in the hour mark through the game. Nevertheless, both teams continued to press for the winner.
As they say, "you never say it's over until the blast of the final whistle", history was made on the 88th minute after a Vincent Aboubakar's absolute rocket into the roof of the net, sealing victory for the Indomitable Lions.
Cameroon lifted the trophy for the first time in 15 years, having won it last in 2002.
In the light of the victory, Christian Bassogog was named the Player of the tournament. The 21 year old became the first Cameroonian to win the prize since Rigobert Song in 2002 while following the footsteps of some of the game's greats in earning the prize.
Austin Okocha, Abedi Ayew, Christian Chukwu, Benni McCarthy and Rabah Madjer have all gone onto enjoy illustrious careers after winning the award.
Cameroon won its 5th AFCON title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt last night at Libreville.
The Egyptians, who had not been beaten in 25 Nations Cup matches dating back to 2004, were looking to win the crown for the first time since 2010.
They took the lead through Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny midway through the first half. However, Cameroon's fighting spirit paid off after a sumptuous equaliser from Nicolas Nkoulou in the hour mark through the game. Nevertheless, both teams continued to press for the winner.
As they say, "you never say it's over until the blast of the final whistle", history was made on the 88th minute after a Vincent Aboubakar's absolute rocket into the roof of the net, sealing victory for the Indomitable Lions.
Cameroon lifted the trophy for the first time in 15 years, having won it last in 2002.
In the light of the victory, Christian Bassogog was named the Player of the tournament. The 21 year old became the first Cameroonian to win the prize since Rigobert Song in 2002 while following the footsteps of some of the game's greats in earning the prize.
Austin Okocha, Abedi Ayew, Christian Chukwu, Benni McCarthy and Rabah Madjer have all gone onto enjoy illustrious careers after winning the award.
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