In a highly anticipated Group C encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire (AFCON 2023), Guinea and Cameroon fiercely contested a tense 1-1 draw at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium.
Guinea took an early lead, with Mohamed Bayo capitalizing on ample space and time inside the penalty box. His opportunistic strike eluded Cameroon’s goalkeeper, Fabrice Ondoa, giving Guinea the advantage against the five-time champions.
However, Guinea’s fortunes took a turn when their captain, Francois Kamano, received a red card for a challenge on Cameroonian midfielder Olivier Ntcham during added time in the first half. The Video Assistant Referee reviewed the incident, resulting in Kamano’s expulsion from the match.
Despite being a man down, Guinea fought resiliently, but Cameroon seized the opportunity in the second half. Six minutes into the half, Frank Magri showcased impressive aerial ability, connecting with a free kick to level the score at 1-1.
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