Cameroon champions of Africa

Cameroon champions of Africa

Cameroon came from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and seal a fifth Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling, final in Gabon.

Cameroon champions of Africa
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Vincent Aboubakar came off the bench to score 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 Aboubakar'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.

To top the evening of for the indomitable lions, striker Christian Bassogog was named player of the tournament.

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