Cameroon stage remarkable late fightback on way to shootout win for third-placed AFCON finish
Hosts Cameroon produced a dramatic comeback from 3-0 down to beat Burkina Faso on penalties and secure third place in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Extraordinary comeback gifts Cameroon third-place spot
The tournament hosts put together a thrilling recovery in the final 20 minutes at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium to force a draw and go on and win the third-place playoff game 5-3 in the resulting penalty shootout.
Afcon 2022: Burkina Faso 3-3 Cameroon: Hosts win 5-3 on penalties
Cameroon came from 3-0 down to level at 3-3 against Burkina Faso before winning a penalty shootout to finish third at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Burkina Faso 3-3p Cameroon: Hosts end on a high to claim third place on penalties after remarkable comeback
In a game that lacked quality but had its fair share of drama, Cameroon did the impossible to turn a topsy-turvy game on its head and beat Bukina Faso on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the bronze medal match at the Africa Cup of Nations. Strikes from Steeve Yago and Djibril Ouattara sandwiched a calamitous Andre Onana own goal looked as though they were enough to secure the third-placed finish for Kamou Malo's side, as three was very much the charm… or so it would seem.
Remarkable comeback gives Cameroon third place at AFCON
Hosts Cameroon finished third at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday after wiping out a three-goal deficit against Burkina Faso to draw 3-3, then win 5-3 on penalties.
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