COMING SOON: Live start:
IN PROGRESS: Updated
END: End of live:
Anguissa tries his luck on Koffi’s goal (74th)
It is Zambo Anguisse’s turn to try his luck on Herve Koffi’s goal. Proof of Cameroonian domination in the last five minutes, the Naples midfielder does not frame his shot and the ball grazes the left post of the Burkinabé goal.
N’Jie – Choupo-Moting, a duo that hurts (72nd)
The two players have been on the lawn for a few minutes and are already putting the opposing defenders in difficulty. Cameroon pushes at the start of the last quarter of an hour.
Cameroonian possession (70th)
Cameroon hold the ball with 62% of ball possession once morest 38 for Burkina Faso.
Changes for Cameroon (68th)
Karl Toko Ekambi and Pierre Kunde come out. Eric Choupo-Moting and Clinton N’Jie enter.
Aboubakar very active in attack (65th)
The captain of the Indomitable Lions enters the opponent’s area but the Burkinabé defenders take the ball away from him just before he can strike. New warning for Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso remains alive (62nd)
The cancellation of the Cameroonian goal allows the Burkinabés to continue to believe in it to return to this match. Everything remains to be done in these last 30 minutes.
Goal denied for Cameroon (59th)
Mustapha Gharbal confirms that it is indeed an offside. Koffi will be able to give air to his team. Always 2-1.
Video analysis for a goal from Cameroon (58th)
Vincent Aboubakar pushes the ball into the net for Herve Koffi but the linesman is ruled offside. Video assistance will control the action.
Cameroonians suffer (55th)
Burkina Faso plays in the opposing camp and the host country of the competition retreats. Be careful not to fall into a false rhythm as the hour of play approaches.
Guira close to equalizer (53rd)
However, midfielder Adama Guira ran into André Onana and failed to tie his team back on the scoreboard. Cameroon continues to lead the way in this match. The situations for the Burkinabés are multiplying.
Both teams offer play (50th)
Despite a difficult first act, the two teams have performed interesting sequences since returning from the locker room.
Cameroonians await the opening (49th)
Vincent Aboubakar’s teammates are looking for a solution in the defense of Burkina Faso but no space for the moment.
Onana pushes back Traoré’s attempt (47th)
The Burkinabé captain is still talking regarding him in this match. He tries to strike directly on goal with a free kick 30m from André Onana’s goal. With a floating strike, the Cameroon goalkeeper manages to push the ball back for a corner.
HERE WE GO AGAIN !! (46th)
The Burkinabés kick off the second act.
MI-TEMPS !! (45 + 4e)
The game took over the emotions. From the kick-off, the Cameroonians set foot on the ball to dictate the pace. In front of them, strong Burkinabés in defense. But the captain of the Stallions Bertrand Traoré showed the way for his team by throwing himself forward on each ball touched. Firmin Sanon’s men were effective in front of Onana’s goal by opening the scoring thanks to Gustavo Sangaré (24th). But, this did not prevent Cameroon from reacting fifteen minutes later on a penalty thanks to Vincent Aboubakar, the captain of the Indomitable Lions. Just before half-time, a second penalty allowed the Cameroonians to take the advantage thanks to Aboubakar.
In the second period, Cameroon will have to quickly score a third goal to avoid being put under pressure once morest Burkinabés who do not give up and who try to take advantage of the spaces in the opposing defense in counterattack. The second act promises to be interesting.
ABOUBAKARRR BUUUTTT !!! (45 + 3rd)
The double for Vincent Aboubakar. He converts a second penalty in this game. 2-1.
Penalty for Cameroon! (45 + 2nd)
Huge fault by Issoudou Dayo in his own penalty area. The referee does not hesitate for a single second and designates the penalty point.
Additional time: 3 minutes (45th)
The fourth referee indicates three minutes of added time in this match.
Many faults in this match (43rd)
The match referee whistles a lot of faults. The game is struggling to develop on both sides.
Traoré does not fit .. (42nd)
Bertrand Traoré, the Burkinabé captain tries his luck with his left foot but the ball is not on target. André Onana is not worried and will be able to free himself.
Onguene warns (42nd)
Jerome Onguene receives a yellow card for a bad gesture on Tapsoba.
ABOUBAKARRR BUUUTT !!! (39th)
Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar does not tremble and converts his penalty. 1-1.
Penalty for Cameroon! (38th)
Vincent Aboubakar will try to convert his penalty.
Video analysis for a potential penalty (37th)
Mustapha Ghorbal will consult the video. He will make his decision by viewing the images.
Dayo clears for a corner (35th)
The corner does not give anything for the Cameroonians but Zambo Anguissa touches this ball before Bertrand Traoré then it collapses in the area. The players claim a penalty.
The silent Olembé audience (33rd)
Like his team, the public present in Olembé is surprised by the opening of the score of the Burkinabés.
Malo warns (31st)
Patrick Malo receives a yellow card for a foul on Ngamaleu. Free kick ahead for Cameroon.
Cameroonian imprecision (28th)
Despite the possession of the ball, the players of Antonio Conceiçao do not get opportunities .. a problem to be resolved since it does not allow them to be dangerous.
The Stallions play once morest (26th)
Gustavo Sangaré allows his team to do the hard part at the start of the match by opening the scoring. Now the Burkinabés are defending and waiting in their camp for the Cameroonians to come. They play the counterattack.
Cameroon must react (24th)
Cold shower for the Lions. Led by the score, Cameroon must react to quickly return to the game in front of the encouragement of its supporters.
BUUTTT DE SANGAREEE !!! (23e)
Burkina Faso opens the scoring !! It is the work of Gustavo Sangaré which allows the Stallions to take the advantage on the scoreboard. After a cross from the right, André Onana wants to clear the ball with his fist but he does not succeed .. behind Sangaré takes the opportunity to push the ball to the back of the goal. 1-0.
Pressing burkinabé (18e)
Firmin Sanon’s players perform a good pressing in the opposing camp, which allows a faster recovery of the ball. For now, no worries for Cameroonians.
Onana reassures her teammates (16th)
Future Inter goalkeeper André Onana made a good start to the match. Serene, he reassures his teammates in this first quarter of an hour. It is essential for the defenders who evolve in front of him.
Defense gives air (14th)
Highlight for Cameroon. The corners are linked but the defense of the Stallions manages to free themselves by taking the upper hand in the air.
Ngamaleu very active on the right side (12th)
The Cameroon side Ngameleu demonstrates all his qualities on his right lane. He puts his opponent in difficulty for the day, which allows him to get a corner.
Good Cameroonian start (10th)
Cameroonians have possession of the ball. This allows the Lions to impose their rhythm with short passes. The public sings and gives voice to encourage its selection.
Aboubakar tries his luck (7th)
First strike by Vincent Aboubakar and first attempt in this competition. The captain of his selection turns around at the entrance to the opposing penalty area before moving in the direction of the goal. He manages to strike on goal with his left foot but the ball flees the frame.
The Burkinabés are present in the duels (5th)
The Burkina Faso team is present on the long balls and manages to win in the air. But the defenders of Cameroon are showing calm.
Cameroon sets its pace (2nd)
The Lions set foot on the ball from the first seconds of this match. One way to get into the game well for Vincent Aboubakar’s teammates.
Yago avertit (1e)
Big mistake by Steeve Yago on Collins Fai. The crampon touches the top of the right thigh. Interesting free kick for Cameroon.
LET’S GO !! CAN BEGIN !! (1st)
Mustapha Ghorbal whistles. Let’s go for this CAN 2022. Cameroon kicks off.
Entry of players onto the pitch
The 22 actors set foot on the lawn of the Olembé stadium. The match will kick off soon. But first, make way for hymns.
Mustapha Ghorbal on the whistle
It is the Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal who will be the central referee for this opening match of CAN 2022 in Cameroon.
Burkina Faso XI: Bertrand Traoré will take the Stallions
Le XI du Burkina Faso: Koffi – Malo, Yago, Dayo, Kaboré – Guira, Sangaré, Touré – Bayala, Tapsoba, Traoré (c).
#Can2021 ⚽️⚽️⚽️???????????????????????? The starting 11 of the Stallions pic.twitter.com/8nJ8TtJxq8
— Blamsia Gérard DAMOH???????????????????? (@DamohGerard) January 9, 2022
The XI of Cameroon: Toko Ekambi and Aboubakar holders
Cameroon XI: Onana – Fai, Ngadeu, Onguéné, Tolo – Malong, Anguissa, Oum Gouet – Ngamaleu, Aboubakar, Toko Ekambi
#ECHOSDELATANIERE ????????????⚽???? MATCH DAY The incoming XI of the #LionsIndomptables# CANTOTALENERGIES2021#Cameron ???????? ???? ???????? #Burkina Faso⏲️ 17H00????️ Olembe Stadium#CMRBUR#GoLions#LetsRoarTogether#AllezLesLionspic.twitter.com/IKmkO4ARod
– The Official Indomitable Lions (@LIndomptables) January 9, 2022
Hello to all !
Welcome to this live commentary for the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations between Cameroon and Burkina-Faso. Kick-off 5:00 p.m. Discover without further delay the compositions of the two teams.
.
