"Cameroon made light of their troubled preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations as Karl Etta Eyong's early goal secured a 1-0 win over Gabon in their opening Group F game. The Indomitable Lions are under new management for the tournament in Morocco, with David Pagou taking the reins after the dismissal of Marc Brys. Brys initially refused to stand down and selected a squad for the event, though the party chosen by Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o ultimately travelled."
"They only needed nine minutes to go ahead through Etta Eyong, who slotted home after being teed up by Bryan Mbeumo. The goal was initially disallowed for offside, before that decision was overturned following a VAR review. Samuel Kotto then sent a header off-target from Mbeumo's pinpoint cross, while Denis Bouanga saw an attempt blocked at close quarters in Gabon's best chance of the first half."
Cameroon began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 Group F victory over Gabon at the Stade d'Agadir. Karl Etta Eyong scored after nine minutes when Bryan Mbeumo teed him up; the goal was initially ruled offside but was awarded following a VAR review. David Pagou led the side after Marc Brys's dismissal, and several high-profile players including Vincent Aboubakar, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Andre Onana were omitted. Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba left injured at half-time. Gabon created a few chances, notably Denis Bouanga, but Cameroon held on despite a narrow margin and limited opportunities.
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