By Richard Farley, on January 25th, 2010
The two-time defending Cup of Nations champion Egypt stayed perfect on the tournament, scoring two goals in extra time to eliminate Cameroon, 3-1.
The match’s star was again Ahmed Hassan. The Egypt midfielder and captain scored twice, bookending a 92nd minute game-winner from Mohamed Gaddo, this third goal of the tournament.
Both of Hassan’s goals were [...]
By Richard Farley, on January 21st, 2010
Though they made life difficult for themselves, Cameroon is through Group D at the African Cup of Nations after their 2-2 draw with Tunisia, a result that eliminated the Eagles of Carthage from the tournament.
The difficulties started in the first minute for the Indomitable Lions when Amine Chermiti headed home a Khaled Souissi ball to [...]
By Richard Farley, on January 13th, 2010
Didier Ovono has three critical saves in Gabon’s 1-0 upset of Cameroon.
Gabon got a landmark victory Wednesday, defeating Cameroon 1-0 in the opening match of Group D play.
Not only was it an upset in the conventional sense, but it was Gabon’s first-ever Cup of Nations victory.
From the match’s onset Gabon showed strong organization in [...]
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