Click to enlarge — AFP
Cameroon rose again after years of underachievement to win the African Cup of Nations title on Sunday with a fabulous goal in the 89th minute of the final for a 2-1 come-from-behind victory against mighty Egypt.
As the final whistle got nearer, substitute Vincent Aboubakar controlled the ball just outside the area, clipped it over a defender, and then shot past the goalkeeper to clinch Cameroon’s fifth African title and first since 2002.
On the international stage, I have been a Cameroon supporter since their participation in the Summer Olympics in 1984 – and I saw them play for the first time.
Family loyalty often ties my heartstrings to Italy on the world stage [better odds than the Scots side of the family I admit]; but, if there is a global match played and Cameroon is on the card, that is who I will support.
Bravo. Wonderful victory for the Indomitable Lions.
Didn’t you catch any of the Super Bow?
Yup. Well after African Cup match. And I’m a longtime Pats supporter. Lived 14 miles from Schaefer Stadium and cycled to games – hiding my bike in the woods behind the parking lot.
At least there were woods, then. Over 30 years ago.