The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations kick-off today at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde.
Covid-19 delayed the competition twice for reasons. Finally, after months of delay, FIFA, CAF, and FECAFOOT finally get the ball rolling and the competition is ongoing for three weeks. Congolese Superstar Fally Ipupa was the sole artist to musically perform at the opening ceremony.
The Host Country Cameroon take the winning lead at the Africa Cup of Nations stiff 2-1 win over Burkina Faso. So Cameroon now tops Group A after that win in the opening match of the tournament.
The Indomitable Lion Captain Vincent Aboubakar wins “Man of the Match” by scoring two penalties and is now the highest goal scorer of the 2021 AFCON.
Ethiopia to face Cape Verde in the second match of the day.