Cameroon beats Algeria in shoot out to reach AFCON final
ABIDJAN, Mar. 14, 1984 (AMP) — Côte d'Ivoire 1984 : Cameroon reached the Africa Cup of Nations final for the very first time in their history after defeating Algeria 5-4 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Wednesday.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Algeria at the AFCON
- 4 appearances (first in 1968)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1980) Fourth Place (1982)
Cameroon at the AFCON
- 4 appearances (first in 1970)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Third Place (1972)
Algeria
0:0
Cameroon
4:5 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 14 March 1984
- Abidjan
AFCON History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Africa Cup of Nations.