AFCON2021: End Of Road For The Lions


Indomitable Lions.


The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have been eliminated from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

The host were eliminated in a post penalty shootout against the Pharaohs of Egypt, which ended 1-3 in favor of Egypt.

The Lions dominated throughout the over 130 minutes of play, but failed to score even a single goal to guarantee a place in the final.

According to team captain, Vincent Aboubakar, selfishness is what caused their defeat. 

Many Cameroonians and diehard fans felt disappointed after their team lost to Egypt in the semi finals at the Olembe stadium.

As wild and uncontrollable messages are infiltrating into social media platforms, the situation was not different in Bamenda.

Some fans in Bamenda leaving a drinking spot in frustration, after the defeat.


Some fans even Bamenda took to the streets, blaming some players for not scoring penalties.

Though defeated at this stage, The Indomitable Lions have had a brilliant performance in the AFCON. They are ending with 11 goals and were never defeated until this stage.

The Lions will then face the Stallions of Burkina Faso on Saturday in the 3rd position play.

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