Libreville, January 23, 2024 (AGP) – Winner at the last minute of the Gambia, the Indomitable Lions were able to secure their qualification for the next round of the competition, just like Guinea, despite their defeat against Senegal.
Group C will ultimately have three qualifiers: Senegal, Cameroon and Guinea Conakry. Already assured of their qualification, the Lions of Téranga simply confirmed their status as favorites of the competition by dominating Guinea (0-2). It is therefore a solid success for the reigning African champion who completes this group phase with 9 points on the clock.
Cameroon, for its part, absolutely needed a victory against Gambia to qualify. A success achieved by snatch, in one of the most improbable scenarios. After its goal scored by Toko-Ekambi (51st), Cameroon was caught shortly before the end of regulation time, with a goal from Ablie Jallow (72nd), even before being beaten in the 87th minute, with a goal scored by Toko-Ekambi (51st). ‘Ebrima Colley (2-1). Luck or not, the Lions manage to get back together, two minutes later (87th, 2-2), with an own goal from the Gambian defender, James Gomez. Then, a third goal for Rigobert Song’s men in stoppage time (90th, 2-3), to snatch 2nd place in Group C from Guinea.
With 4 points and a better goal difference, the Lions clinch their ticket to the round of 16. Guinea, 3rd in the group with also 4 points, is certain to finish among the four best thirds in the competition.
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