Namibia beat Cameroon in the African Nations Championship quarterfinals.
Namibia, making their first appearance in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), upset three-time champions Cameroon 2-1 on Saturday in Algiers.
Namibia took the lead in the 22nd minute courtesy of an unstoppable header from Elmo Kambindu. The lead lasted until the hour mark when Cameroon’s Salomon Banga found the equalizer.
Peter Shalulile put Namibia back in front for good in the 72nd minute, tapping home from close range after a superb cross.
Namibia’s Simson Afrikaner pulled off some brilliant saves in the final minutes of the match to help his side progress to the semifinals, where they will face Madagascar.
Cameroon, who had won the CHAN title in 2011, 2016, and 2020, were eliminated in the quarterfinals for the first time.
The victory is a historic one for Namibia, who have never reached the semifinals of a major international tournament before. It is also a major upset, as Cameroon are one of the most successful teams in CHAN history.
Namibia will now face Madagascar in the semifinals on Tuesday, January 31. The match will be played at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers.
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