The 2021 AFCON host had won two matches to book a place in the R16 of the competition.
The Indomitable Lions started the competition with an impressive form,having a hard fought win against Burkina Faso and an easy win against Ethiopia, This sees them top their group with 7 points as they were held draw by Cape Verde.
Cameroon’s starman Vincent Aboubakar was once again on the score sheet for the Host. Having scored in the first two games, Aboubakar adds to his tallies to make it 5 goals in 3 matches.
The host are joined by Burkina Faso in the knockout stage who also played a draw with Ethiopia,finishing second in Group A with 4 points.