Cameroon and Gambia delivered a five-goal thriller, with the the Indomitable Lions securing a spot in the knockout stages. The game saw unexpected twists and turns, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
With star goalkeeper Andre Onana on the bench, Gambia dominated the first half but struggled to convert chances. Fabrice Ondua, standing in for Onana, made a crucial save, denying Modou Barrow and keeping the scores level at halftime.
The second half brought excitement as Cameroon’s Karl Toko-Ekambi broke the deadlock with a header. Gambia fought back, equalizing through Ablie Jallow and taking the lead with Ebrima Colley’s goal.
Cameroon found themselves trailing 2-1 with just five minutes left on the clock. However, the game took an unexpected turn as they mounted a spectacular comeback, eventually sealing their spot in the knockout stages.