match winner for Egypt was goalkeeper Gabaski, who saved on penalties against Harold Moukoudi and James Lea Siliki. Cameroon’s Clinton N’Jie also shot wide, while Egypt’s scorers converted superbly. Egypt is now playing for its eighth Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday. Salah is still waiting for his first triumph: in 2017 he was runner-up, now the big hit should follow.
Choupo-Moting only on the bench
Hosts Cameroon, with Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting sitting on the bench, had the better chances in the first half. Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui hit the crossbar with a header (19′), a little later the central defender shot over the goal from a few meters (20′).
Egypt also had chances after the break. Salah appeared free in front of Ajax keeper Andre Onana, but couldn’t control the ball (56′). The game remained open and no goals were scored in extra time either.