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2021 AFCON: Cameroon Outclass Burkina Faso In Opener

Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening game of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

An acrobatic volley from Gustavo Sangare put the Burkinabe ahead midway through the first half in Yaounde.

But two unerring penalties from captain Vincent Aboubakar turned the game around for the hosts before half-time.

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Indomitable Lions keeper Andre Onana made two crucial second-half saves as Toni Conceicao’s side opened their Group A campaign with victory.

The hosts, who are looking to lift the continental trophy for a sixth time, are in action again on Tuesday, against Ethiopia.

Ethiopia will face Cape Verde in the other Group A game later on Sunday.

This article was updated 3 weeks ago

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