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It’s Cameroon in opposition to Gambia within the first quarter-final of the 2022 African Cup of Nations because the Indomitable Lions battle the Scorpions, who shall be eager to drag off one other upset.
Of their maiden look on the continental event, Gambia look to spoil the social gathering in opposition to the hosts at Japoma Stadium.
Cameroon made onerous work of Comoros final trip, with a 2-1 win within the Spherical of 16 regardless of the minnows enjoying 83 minutes with 10 males and a left-back in purpose. Whereas Tom Saintfiet’s aspect upset Tunisia within the group stage after which dumped out Guinea to advance to the final eight.
Gambia must cope with out Boavista ahead Yusupha Njie after his pink card in opposition to Guinea, whereas there’s additionally concern surrounding the provision of Ablie Jallow and Noah Sonko-Sundberg.
The hosts shall be know they’ve an exquisite probability at a sixth African crown and so they’ll hope to be led by skipper Vincent Aboubakar, the event’s prime goalscorer, after six objectives in simply 4 matches to date. And a first-ever assembly between these sides on this event gives a possibility for historical past to be made, together with Gambia keen to copy South Africa’s success as debutants to go on and land a spot within the closing 4, as was the case for Bafana Bafana in 1996 – comply with all of the workforce information, stay updates, evaluation and response beneath:
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 16:16
Gambia 0-0 Cameroon
Aboubakar with a flick, unmarked on the close to publish, he has to attain, however the connection is poor, a let off for Gambia.
The offside flag is belatedly raised, however Aboubakar has a sighter and Gambia can not afford to provide him that type of area.
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 16:15
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 16:14
Gambia 0-0 Cameroon
Castelletto getting ahead down the precise as Cameroon attempt to power an overload.
However Gambia are stretching out properly.
Two banks in entrance of their ‘keeper with their centre-midfielders urgent as much as depart huge areas in entrance of the primary line of defence.
Ekambi whipping in a scrumptious ball and after almost 12 minutes the group are lastly into it.
Gaye can’t collect, strain nonetheless on, Ekambi collect an overhit cross, it’s pulled again to Ngamaleu, he strikes onerous however it’s blocked.
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 16:12
Gambia 0-0 Cameroon
Each side pushing males up the sphere in possession, maybe sensing an incapability or troublesome to launch the ball in behind or transfer it rapidly out when the turnovers happen.
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 16:10
Gambia 0-0 Cameroon
Fairly an uneventful begin right here, with Cameroon struggling to advance it a lot from the again.
However then a protracted ball excessive is tantalisingly near Toko Ekambi racing in from the precise, however it’s simply too heavy and Gaye gathers.
You’ll be able to inform the sticky situations will play a component right here, Aboubakar simply seen on digital camera is dripping in sweat.
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 16:08
Gambia 0-0 Cameroon
The pitch appears an issue, after all this would be the closing sport held at this stadium on account of its poor high quality.
Ngadeu and Tolo sweeping the ball ahead for Cameroon down the left.
It’s a again three for now on the ball, however it switches to a again 4 out of possession.
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 16:02
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 16:01
Right here we go then, the environment in Douala is sensational!
Such noise in assist of the hosts right here, can Gambia pull off a shock?
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 15:58
Jack Rathborn29 January 2022 15:56
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