Cameroon’s performance showed the team is united under new coach David Pagou, after predecessor Marc Brys was fired weeks before the tournament as federation president Samuel Eto’o brought their public dispute to a conclusion, with a list of grievances against the Belgian coach. They had to wait till the 51st minute for Amad Diallo to break the deadlock with his second goal in two games for Ivory Coast, a sweet strike curled inside the post. The ball went one way, the goalkeeper the other, and it was enough for the Fennec Foxes to advance to the knockout stage with a maximum six points in Group E.
Author: CIARÁN FAHEY
Published at: 2025-12-28 20:13:43
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