Cameroon Edge Out Gabon in Thrilling AFCON Match
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In a tense Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter, Cameroon secured a 1-0 victory over Gabon on Wednesday in Agadir. The match-winning goal came from Spain-based striker Karl Etta Eyong, who scored in the sixth minute. Eyong's strike, set up by Bryan Mbeumo, gave Cameroon three crucial points and brought them level in Group F with Ivory Coast, who had a similarly narrow win over Mozambique earlier in the day. This victory marked a significant milestone for Cameroon, as it was their first win over Gabon in the AFCON, following a loss in 2010 and a draw seven years later. The match was also notable for being a debut for Cameroon coach David Pagou, who took charge after a tumultuous period in the team's management. The match was marked by controversy, with the selection of the captaincy being a point of contention. Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo was initially named captain, but the role was later shared among three players: goalkeeper Devis Epassy, defender Nouhou Tolo, and striker Christian Bassogog. Tolo led the team against Gabon. Despite Gabon's star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being ruled out of the match due to an injury, the team still posed a threat. However, Cameroon's superior performance and goal-scoring opportunities ultimately led to their victory. The win may come as a relief for Cameroon, who had suffered a heavy loss to Nigeria in the World Cup qualifying play-offs and were eliminated by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the same round.
