Burkina Faso scored a late equaliser through centre back Issoufou Dayo to earn a fortuitous 1-1 draw within Group A at the African Nations Cup on Saturday. Dayo touched home a header from close range in a goalmouth scramble from a free kick in the 75th minute to ensure a share of the spoils after Cameroon had led at halftime. Captain Benjamin Moukandjo converted a free-kick in the 35th minute and Cameroonsquandered two more gilt-edged chances after that as they failed to press home their advantage. Earlier, hosts Gabon were stunned by a last minute equaliser as tournament newcomers Guinea Bissau held them to a 1-1 draw in the opening game.

Source: The Star January 14, 2017 21:48 UTC