The first half of the semi-final clash between Egypt and hosts Cameroon at the ongoing 2021 AFCON, ended in a goalless draw.
Though the Indomitable Lions attackers were aggressive and hungry to score, the Pharaoh’s defenders were gallant and firm to resist the hosts.
In the 18th minute, Michael Ngadeu of Cameroon hits the post as Cameroon attackers failed to convert chances to goal.
There are no teams that won Africa Cup of Nations titles other than Cameroon and Egypt.
Between them, they lifted the Holy Grail of African Football twelve times, seven for the Pharaohs and five for the Indomitable Lions.
On Thursday, they are seeking a place in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final when they lock horns in Yaoundé.
The Pharaohs seem to own almost all of AFCON’s historic records, but there’s one that they are desperate to extend, winning their eighth title.
After a sluggish group stage campaign, Egypt rose to the expectations to oust Cote d’Ivoire and Morocco and reach the semifinals in style. Now they have to face another tough hurdle in the form of their hosts.
The Pharaohs look up again to their star captain Mohamed Salah, who scored twice to the moment, and assisted the winner in the quarterfinals against Morocco but he is yet to sparkle.
Cameroon once again rely on the lethal attacking duo of Vincent Abubakar and Karl Toko Ekambi, who has scored all Cameroon 11 goals to the moment, six for Abubakar and one less for Ekambi.
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