YAOUNDE: Mohamed Abou Gabal led Egypt into the final of the African Cup of Nations after saving two penalties in a 3-1 shootout win over Cameroon in Yaounde on Thursday. Despite Cameroon’s bright start, Salah reminded the hosts of his predatory instincts after just eight minutes with a snapshot from outside the area that flew over. The Liverpool man should have done better 10 minutes after the break as he latched on to an underhit Martin Hongla backpass just inside the Cameroon half. It was headed on by Karl Toko Ekambi but goalkeeper Gabaski got down well at his near post to make the save. A similar move from Cameroon saw Gabaski spill a cross from the left but the defender was there to clear.

Source: The Nation February 04, 2022 11:00 UTC