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#AFCON2017: Cameroon Emerge Champions of Africa

Image result for #AFCON2017 ChampionsCameroon came from behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and seal a fifth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in a thrilling final.

Substitute Vincent Aboubakar swept in the winner two minutes away from the end of regular time, flicking the ball over defender Ali Gabr and thumping it home.

Nicolas Nkoulou had earlier equalised for Cameroon in the 59th minute, rising highest to power home a header on the hour mark.

The equaliser cancelled out Mohamed Elneny’s opener in the 22nd minute with a beautifully taken near-post strike.

Egypt who finished as runners up have won a record seven titles with goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary, 44 as the tournament’s oldest ever player.

See African Cup of Nations winners list 2000-2017

Year Winner Country
2017 Cameroon Cameroon Cameroon Cameroon
2015 Ivory Coast Ivory Coast Ivory Coast Ivory Coast
2013 Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria
2012 Zambia Zambia Zambia Zambia
2010 Egypt Egypt Egypt Egypt
2008 Egypt Egypt Egypt Egypt
2006 Egypt Egypt Egypt Egypt
2004 Tunisia Tunisia Tunisia Tunisia
2002 Cameroon Cameroon Cameroon Cameroon
2000 Cameroon Cameroon Cameroon Cameroon

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