Cameroon 2-1 Burkina Faso: Hosts Survive Scare To Win AFCON Opener

Vincent Aboubakar scored two penalties as hosts Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Burkina Faso had taken a shock lead in the 24th minute through Gustavo Sangare.

However, Aboubakar intervened with two calmly-taken spot-kicks.