Gambia Vs Cameroon: Karl Toko Ekambi Scores Two Goals, The Lions Are Determined To Qualify For The Africa Cup Of Nations Semifinals

Cameroon's national team striker, Karl Toko Ekambi. (photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Karl Toko Ekambi led the Cameroon national team to reach the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals by beating Gambia 2-0 in the Gambia vs Cameroon quarter-final match at the Japoma Stadium, Douala, Cameroon, Saturday local time (Sunday WIB). As reported by Antara, Ekambi bought the two goals that decided the victory for the team nicknamed The Indomitable Lions (Singa Gigih). It started by breaking the deadlock in the 50th minute when he headed in Collins Fai's cross. Seven minutes later, the Olympique Lyon striker tore through the Gambia goal again with a right-footed shot from a pass from Martin Hongla. Since taking the lead by two goals, Cameroon have continued relatively more However, goalkeeper Baboucarr Gaye, Gambia, who struggled to penetrate Cameroon's defense, were forced to do long-range speculation, including Ebrima Colley's shot which ended up being thwarted by goalkeeper Andre Onana. The score 2-0 survived until dispersal ensured the hosts' move to the semifinals, while Gambia had to settle for ending their debut appearance in the African Cup of Nations only in the quarter-finals, according to the CAF's official website. another final between Egypt k the new match against Morocco took place the day before.