AFCON 2021: Aboubakar The Hero Again As Cameroon Earn A Third Place Finish

AFCON 2021: Aboubakar The Hero Again As Cameroon Earn A Third Place Finish By Oluwayemi Omolagba A nervy end it was for host Cameroon on Saturday as they fought from 3 goals down to clinch the third place medal at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, BSNSports com.ng reports. Captain Vincent Aboubakar scored two late goals as Cameroon completed what was an extraordinary comeback against Burkina Faso to prevent what could've been a disastrous end for the host. Aboubakar was brought on at half-time as Cameroon played most of their unused squad players from the start and found themselves 2-0 down at the break. A 28th-minute goal from defender Steeve Yago and an own goal from Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana on the stroke of half-time handed a Burkina a shock lead and Djibril Ouattara added a third early in the second half to the surprise of the home crowd.U But Cameroon pulled a goal back in the 71st minute through Stephane Bahoken in a melee following a corner before Aboubakar took advantage of two goalkeeping howlers to score twice in the space of two minutes in the 86th and 87th. The stunning comeback was completed as Cameroon converted all their kicks in the shootout while Onana saved one from Blati Toure to ensure some consolation for the home country, days after they were eliminated on post-match penalties in the semi-final against Egypt. The brace on the evening means Aboubakar ends the tournament on eight goals.