A victory synonymous with 8th for Cameroon, Toko Ekambi exemplary and Ethiopia on the verge of elimination … Find our Tops and Flops of the meeting between Cameroon and Ethiopia (4-1).
TOPS
Aboubakar roared twice
Another amazing meeting of Vincent Aboubakar. Author of a double against Burkina Faso, the center forward of the Indomitable Lions has returned the cover against Ethiopia. The captain once again offered himself a brace in the second period (53, 55e) thanks to Collins Fai then Ngamaleu. Despite his two goals, Aboubakar will have set an example to his partners by his strength of character and his sense of purpose which allows him to be at the same time the top scorer of this African Cup of Nations (4 goals) . A living force which undoubtedly marks this competition.
Precious Toko Ekambi
The click for Karl Toko Ekambi. Finally a capital performance for the center-forward of Olympique Lyonnais with his selection. In this match, we will have seen a powerful player relying on his speed to make the difference. By scoring his team moments after conceding the first goal, Toko Ekambi freed himself from the weight placed on his shoulders. With an interesting offensive copy, the 29-year-old has shown that he has his undisputed starting place. A second goal will close his almost perfect copy. From the great Toko to Olembé this afternoon.
FLOPS
Choupo-Moting within
A difficult return to competition for Eric Choupo-Moting. Injured since November, the Cameroonian striker imposed his physique against the Ethiopian defenders but he lacked presence in the opposing area. In lack of rhythm, he relieved his two teammates in attack by his ball catches back to goal but did not convince during this exit. His coach left him on the pitch for an hour of play. Not in top form, Choupo-Moting must be patient to be present and on time for the round of 16.
Ethiopian defense struggling
Wubetu Abate’s men totally lost the thread of the meeting when they returned from the locker room. By undergoing the Cameroonian waves, Ethiopia’s central defenders have lagged behind each of the opposing offensives. As evidenced by the two goals of Aboubakar and that of Toko Ekambi, all in the second period. The goalkeeper of the Ethiopian selection Shanko did nothing but note the damage. With four goals conceded, the score is heavy for a team which held the match by the good end at the end of the first act. To be resumed against Burkina Faso.
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