Cameroon-Malawi : Lions Break Through The Flames

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon could not have wished for more than to win their first match at the Olembe Stadium. They played against The Flames of Malawi on Friday, September 3, 2021 winning 2-0. The game counted for match Day1 of the second round of the African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022. 
The tempo of the game was given by captain Vincent Aboubakar who led by example. It was at the 9th minute that the former Coton Sport striker made history as the first goal scorer of the Olembe stadium. This was thanks to an assist from Pierre Kunde Malong. 15 minutes into the first half, a degree of laxity was felt at the Lions’ side giving space for The Flames to fight back. After pressure from Coach Antonio Conceição, the Lions bounced back putting the Malawian defence on a tight corner. The team work and constructive play created a corner kick for the Lions. It was thanks to this opportunity that Michael Ngadeu scored the second goal at the 22nd minute with a powerful header. They went on break at 2-0. The second half came with its own surprises but with no additional goal despite Cameroon’s attempts to extend their lead. Choupo-Motting missed a chance to increase the score. Malawi h...