Cameroon win bronze after comeback from 3-0 down against Burkina Faso in AFCON 2021 third place play-off
Vincent Aboubakar inspired Cameroon to come from three goals down to draw 3-3 and beat Burkina Faso 5-3 on penalties to win the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off in Cameroon.
Burkinabe went 3-0 up through Steve Yago’s poked finish, Andre Onana’s own goal and Djibril Ouattara’s header.
But roared on by the home supporters, Cameroon hit back via Stephane Bahoken and skipper Vincent Aboubakar, who netted twice in the last five minutes.
No extra time meant the match went to penalties with Ibrahim Toure missing.
It was a disappointing end for Burkina Faso, who looked in total control after 49 minutes, but five-time winners Cameroon responded in superb fashion before converting all five of their spot-kicks.
Record seven-time champions Egypt face Senegal in Sunday’s final
The Stallions of Burkina Faso were outclassed 3-1 by Senegal on the semi final while the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon lost on 3-1 on penalties to Egypt.
