Giants fall at first hurdle
GROUP A
When Gustavo Sangare scored to put Burkina Faso ahead after 24 minutes of the opening game of the tournament, the probability of a shock loss for the hosts looked real.
Cameroon were clearly nervous and struggling under a burden of expectation at the new Olembe Stadium and were there for the taking. But the Burkinabe contrived to throw away the opportunity, giving away two needless penalties and allowing the Indomitable Lions to come back and win the game.
Both spot-kicks were converted by captain Vincent Aboubakar for an unconvincing 2-1 triumph but it offered great relief to Cameroon, who were then able to put on a gala performance for their supporters in the next match as they beat Ethiopia 4-1 in
