Cameroon have been held to a surprise 1-1 draw by debutants Togo
Cameroon have been held to a surprise 1-1 draw by debutants Togo in their 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash in Casablanca on Wednesday, the second draw of the opposition for the No 2 positioned group on the mainland.
Following their goalless draw with Zambia in their opener, Cameroon had to this opportunity arrive from behind to secure a point against a group considered the pool minnows, however who set up a spirited fight.Already qualified Zambia lead the pool with four points from their two games, trailed by Tunisia (three points), Cameroon (two) and Togo (one). That means it is all to play for in the last round of matches on Saturday as Cameroon face Tunisia and Zambia meet Togo.
The Togolese had been pounded 4-1 by Tunisia in their first game and were supposed to be brushed aside by Cameroon however demonstrated a lot harder opponents.They took a shock lead on 28 minutes when Mafille Woedikou changed over from the punishment spot after Cameroon goalkeeper Ange Bawou had banged into Odette Gnintegma while endeavoring a punched freedom.
It was each of the a piece unnecessary as her defense sufficiently managed the risk, yet her rush of blood to the head was, in the end, punished after a long look by the Video Assistant Referee.The lead lasted just 10 minutes however as the Indomitable Lionesses balanced with their first goal of the competition.
Skipper Gabrielle Onguene flung a superb free-kick towards the six-yard box and USA-based focus back Estelle Johnson headed into the rear of the net.Onguene had another free-kick shortly afterwards however this time she went for goal and struck the crossbar.
Togo were committing unnecessary fouls around their container and from one of these commander Nathalie Badate got a yellow card, her second of the competition that will keep her out of the their clash against Zambia.Cameroon are one of the pre-competition favorites however rout to Tunisia at the end of the week could see them disposed of from the opposition in what might be a shock first-round exit.
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