By John Essien
Cameroon maintained their unbeaten run in the tournament following a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde in their final Group A game at the Paul Biya stadium on Monday.
Captain of the Indomitable Lions, Vincent Aboubakar continued his hot scoring form with the opening goal just before half-time to take his tally to five goals in three outings.
Aboubakar drilled a low shot to the back of the net after connecting with Harold Moukoudi’s pass in the 39th minute.
Substitute Garry Rodrigues drew Cape Verde level eight minutes after the restart of the game.
The result ensured Cameroon finished as group leaders with seven points after three matches and will wait to see the third-best team from Group C, D or E ahead of the last 16.
While Cape Verde who finished third in Group A with four points will know their fate when other group games are completed.
Elsewhere, Ethiopia were shown the exit door after a 1-1 draw against Burkina Faso at Bafoussam.
The Stallions took a first-half lead with Cyrille Bayala breaking the deadlock in the 24th minute, but Ethiopia cancelled it out from the penalty spot, thanks to Getaneh Kebede’s strike in the 52nd minute.
The draw was enough for Burkina Faso to hold the second spot even though they are level on four points with Cape Verde.
