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Nigeria v Cameroon: Picture gallery
Two of Africa's biggest names, Rigobert Song and Nigerian striker Kanu, came face-to-face
Nigeria fought back from two goals behind to force a penalty shoot-out - only for Victor Ikpeba's fourth spot-kick to be ruled out.
Television replays showed the ball crossed the line but the miss cost Nigeria the cup as Cameroon captain Rigobert Song slotted in the winner.
BBC News Online reviews the action
Cameroon were looking to recapture their heydays of the 1980s when they led the way in Africa
And they took the lead through Samuel Eto'o...
The Lions believed victory was in their grasp when Patrick Mboma added a second before half-time
But Raphael Chukwu dragged the Eagles back into the game just before the interval
And Austin Okocha squared things with a breathtaking equaliser which signalled extra-time
Referee Mourad Daami ended Nigeria's hopes when he ruled Ikpeba's spot-kick had not crossed the line
The drama was too much for Nigeria's Sunday Oliseh....
..while Cameroon were left to celebrate their third African Cup of Nations trophy
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