"We are proud to be in the semi-finals," said Toko-Ekambi and Cameroon march on to a last-four showdown with Egypt or Morocco as they continue their quest for a sixth continental title. The opening goal arrived five minutes into the second half as right-back Collins Fai crossed and Toko-Ekambi headed into the far corner. Pending confirmation from the Confederation of African Football, Cameroon are now due to return to Olembe for their semi-final on Thursday. Success for Burkina Faso came just five days after the landlocked west African country was plunged into political uncertainty when President Roch Marc Christian Kabore was ousted in a military coup. Allow me to dedicate this win to our people who are being tested by current events," said Burkina Faso coach Kamou Malo.

Source: Daily Nation January 29, 2022 22:42 UTC