Cameroon vs Guinea, 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of NationsCameroon, Guinea share spoils in Africa Cup of Nations draw
Cameroon came from behind to share the points with 10-man Guinea in a 1-1 stalemate in the first game for both teams at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Foul by Sekou Sylla (Guinea).
- 4': Frank Magri (Cameroon) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Antoine Conté (Guinea).
- 5': Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Darlin Yongwa (Cameroon).
- 6': Morgan Guilavogui (Guinea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 7': Attempt missed. Mouctar Diakhaby (Guinea) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ilaix Moriba with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 10': Attempt saved. Mohamed Bayo (Guinea) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Antoine Conté.
- 10': Attempt blocked. Ilaix Moriba (Guinea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 10': Goal! Cameroon 0, Guinea 1. Mohamed Bayo (Guinea) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 12': Foul by Julian Jeanvier (Guinea).
- 12': Olivier Ntcham (Cameroon) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 13': Attempt missed. Frank Anguissa (Cameroon) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Georges-Kévin Nkoudou with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Darlin Yongwa (Cameroon) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Georges-Kévin Nkoudou.
- 15': Foul by Jean-Charles Castelletto (Cameroon).
- 15': François Kamano (Guinea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Foul by Mory Konaté (Guinea).
- 17': Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 17': Delay in match because of an injury Aguibou Camara (Guinea).
- 19': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 21': Foul by Frank Magri (Cameroon).
- 21': Sekou Sylla (Guinea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 21': Frank Magri (Cameroon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 28': Offside, Cameroon. Karl Toko-Ekambi is caught offside.
- 28': Foul by Darlin Yongwa (Cameroon).
- 28': Morgan Guilavogui (Guinea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Attempt missed. Sekou Sylla (Guinea) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is too high. Assisted by Ilaix Moriba.
- 31': Delay in match (Cameroon).
- 32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 34': Foul by Frank Anguissa (Cameroon).
- 34': Ilaix Moriba (Guinea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Morgan Guilavogui (Guinea).
- 35': Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 36': Attempt blocked. Karl Toko-Ekambi (Cameroon) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Georges-Kévin Nkoudou with a cross.
- 36': Aguibou Camara (Guinea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Foul by Olivier Ntcham (Cameroon).
- 37': Corner, Cameroon. Conceded by Julian Jeanvier.
- 38': Attempt blocked. Olivier Ntcham (Cameroon) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Georges-Kévin Nkoudou.
- 40': Delay in match because of an injury Mouctar Diakhaby (Guinea).
- 41': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 42': Foul by Christopher Wooh (Cameroon).
- 42': Ilaix Moriba (Guinea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Harold Moukoudi (Cameroon).
- 44': Mohamed Bayo (Guinea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45': Foul by François Kamano (Guinea).
- 45': Frank Magri (Cameroon) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+1': Delay in match because of an injury Frank Magri (Cameroon).
- 45'+2': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+3': VAR Decision: Card upgraded François Kamano (Guinea).
- 45'+3': François Kamano (Guinea) is shown the red card.
- 45'+5': Darlin Yongwa (Cameroon) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+5': Foul by Mory Konaté (Guinea).
- 45'+6': Foul by Frank Magri (Cameroon).
- 45'+6': Sekou Sylla (Guinea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+7': First Half ends, Cameroon 0, Guinea 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Cameroon 0, Guinea 1.
- 47': Foul by Antoine Conté (Guinea).
- 47': Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 49': Corner, Cameroon. Conceded by Aguibou Camara.
- 51': Goal! Cameroon 1, Guinea 1. Frank Magri (Cameroon) header from the right side of the six yard box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Georges-Kévin Nkoudou with a cross.
- 52': Foul by Antoine Conté (Guinea).
- 52': Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 54': Foul by Julian Jeanvier (Guinea).
- 54': Frank Magri (Cameroon) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Attempt missed. Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 56': Substitution, Guinea. Facinet Conté replaces Morgan Guilavogui.
- 56': Substitution, Guinea. Ibrahim Diakité replaces Antoine Conté.
- 57': Foul by Frank Anguissa (Cameroon).
- 57': Ilaix Moriba (Guinea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Corner, Cameroon. Conceded by Sekou Sylla.
- 58': Attempt missed. Olivier Kemen (Cameroon) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 59': Delay in match because of an injury Julian Jeanvier (Guinea).
- 60': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 61': Attempt blocked. Olivier Ntcham (Cameroon) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Georges-Kévin Nkoudou.
- 62': Aguibou Camara (Guinea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 62': Foul by Harold Moukoudi (Cameroon).
- 62': Harold Moukoudi (Cameroon) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 63': Foul by Mouctar Diakhaby (Guinea).
- 63': Olivier Ntcham (Cameroon) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Mouctar Diakhaby (Guinea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Attempt missed. Olivier Ntcham (Cameroon) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Georges-Kévin Nkoudou.
- 68': Foul by Frank Anguissa (Cameroon).
- 68': Ilaix Moriba (Guinea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 69': Corner, Cameroon. Conceded by Julian Jeanvier.
- 73': Delay in match (Cameroon).
- 73': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 75': Substitution, Cameroon. Oumar Gonzalez replaces Christopher Wooh because of an injury.
- 75': Substitution, Cameroon. Junior Tchamadeu replaces Frank Magri.
- 76': Foul by Olivier Kemen (Cameroon).
- 76': Ibrahim Diakité (Guinea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77': Attempt missed. Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jean-Charles Castelletto with a cross.
- 78': Foul by Mory Konaté (Guinea).
- 78': Olivier Kemen (Cameroon) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Delay in match because of an injury Facinet Conté (Guinea).
- 80': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 81': Corner, Cameroon. Conceded by Facinet Conté.
- 84': Attempt missed. Olivier Kemen (Cameroon) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Karl Toko-Ekambi.
- 85': Substitution, Guinea. José Kanté replaces Mohamed Bayo.
- 85': Substitution, Cameroon. Faris Moumbagna replaces Olivier Kemen.
- 88': Attempt saved. Karl Toko-Ekambi (Cameroon) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 90': Foul by Ibrahim Diakité (Guinea).
- 90': Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Karl Toko-Ekambi.
- 90'+2': Foul by Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (Cameroon).
- 90'+2': Ibrahim Diakité (Guinea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Ilaix Moriba (Guinea) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sekou Sylla.
- 90'+4': Foul by Aguibou Camara (Guinea).
- 90'+4': Olivier Ntcham (Cameroon) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+6': Substitution, Guinea. Issiaga Sylla replaces Mory Konaté.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Cameroon 1, Guinea 1.
- 0': Match ends, Cameroon 1, Guinea 1.
Statistics
 GUI |
CMR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 30.5 | Possession | 69.5 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 121 | Accurate Passes | 377 |
| 204 | Passes | 447 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 11 |
| 6 | Crosses | 36 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 54 | Long Balls | 29 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 15 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 11 | Tackles | 8 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 22 | Effective Clearances | 6 |
| 22 | Clearances | 6 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
Venue: Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro
Location: Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 11,271
Venue: Stade Charles Konan Banny de Yamoussoukro
Location: Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Attendance: 11,271
Africa Cup of Nations Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senegal | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 | Cameroon | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | Guinea | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Gambia | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Cameroon (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fabrice Ondoa (GK) |
| 2 | Harold Moukoudi  |
| 4 | Christopher Wooh |
| 18 | Darlin Yongwa |
| 21 | Jean-Charles Castelletto |
| 6 | Olivier Kemen |
| 8 | André-Frank Zambo Anguissa |
| 22 | Olivier Ntcham |
| 12 | Karl Toko Ekambi |
| 11 | Georges-Kévin N'Koudou |
| 9 | Frank Magri |
Guinea (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Ibrahima Koné (GK) |
| 17 | Julian Jeanvier |
| 5 | Mouctar Diakhaby |
| 21 | Sekou Sylla |
| 2 | Antoine Conte |
| 18 | Aguibou Camara |
| 20 | Mory Konaté |
| 10 | Ilaix Moriba |
| 11 | Mohamed Bayo |
| 19 | François Kamano  |
| 7 | Morgan Guilavogui |
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