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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Hosts Cameroon have produced a dramatic comeback from three goals down to beat Burkina Faso on penalties and secure third place in the Africa Cup of Nations.
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.
Burkina Faso 3-3p Cameroon: Hosts end on a high to claim third place on penalties after remarkable comeback
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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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