Cameroon First to Qualify for the Round of 16 in Africa Cup of Nations

Vincent Aboubakar and Karl Toko Ekambi both scored twice in a resounding 4-1 victory for the host nation Cameroon against Ethiopia, becoming the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday. Ethiopia surprisingly took the lead through Daouda Hotessa, but Cameroon rallied for the second consecutive match, with captain Aboubakar raising his tournament tally to 4 goals, while Ekambi found the net twice. The host team now has 6 points from 2 matches and has secured at least a spot in the Round of 16 as one of the best 4 third-placed teams. Cameroon will face Cape Verde in their final group match on Monday.