Cameroon beats Senegal in shoot out to win 2002 AFCON
BAMAKO, Feb. 13, 2002 (AMP) — Mali 2002 : Cameroon claimed a fourth Africa Cup of Nations crown after defeating Senegal 3-2 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) in the final on Wednesday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Senegal at the AFCON
- 8 appearances (first in 1965)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1965)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1965, 1990)
Cameroon at the AFCON
- 3 titles (1984, 1988, 2000)
- 12 appearances (first in 1970)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 2000) Runners-up (1986) Third Place (1972) Fourth Place (1992)
Senegal

0:0

Cameroon
2:3 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 13 February 2002
- 15:00
- Bamako
AFCON History

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