Cameroon at the end of the suspense!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Cameroon at the end of the suspense!

At the end of a completely crazy match, Cameroon overthrew Gambia and secured its place in the 8th of the CAN.

The second most successful nation on the continent, Cameroon was very close to being knocked out from 1er round of CAN 2023. Five minutes from the end of regular time, the Indomitable Lions had two goals to come back to avoid elimination. And that’s what they did, with the energy of despair.

A breathtaking end to the match

Led 2-1 at 85e, Rigobert Song’s team therefore scored twice towards the end to come back from nowhere. First, he took advantage of a csc from Gomez at the 87e, before going in front thanks to a magnificent header from Rennais Christopher Wooh. 3-2, on the gong.

The Gambia, which had the merit of coming back two goals after conceding the opener from Karl Toko-Ekambi, faltered towards the end. At the start of added time, she thought she could snatch the equalizer once again through Sanneh but the latter used his hand to score.

Cameroon finishes second

Going through all the emotions, Cameroon managed to get its ticket for the 8th round of the tournament. The five-time African champions even have the luxury of finishing in second place in their group following Guinea’s defeat against Senegal (0-2). Samuel Eto’o can breathe a big sigh of relief.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.