Football

Cameroon on top in Group A at Africa Cup of Nations

January 18, 2022 6:17 am

[Source: Africa Cup of Nations/Twitter]

Hosts Cameroon cemented top spot in Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde.

The Indomitable Lions took the lead 39 minutes into the game.

Cape Verde equalized eight minutes after the break as half-time substitute Garry Rodrigues stylishly flicked home.

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At the last Nations Cup, four points were good enough to reach the last 16, just as it was for teams at both the 2016 and 2020 European Championships.