Cameroon 0-1 Egypt: Excited fans of the Indomitable Lions arrive at Accra's Ohene Djan Stadium ahead of the big game Not to be outdone, the Pharaohs' smaller band of travelling supporters do their best to add to the atmosphere Mohamed Aboutrika tries to fashion an early chance for Egypt but is thwarted by the close attention of Stephane Mbia After a fine display against Ivory Coast, goalkeeper Essam Al-Hadari is made to work by Geremi's free-kick The Newcastle player is then adjudged to have fouled Hosni Abd Rabou and clearly shows his frustration with the decision Cameroon captain Rigobert Song clears the ball upfield as Hassan Shehata's team start to create some good chances The target for such clearances is often star striker Samuel Eto'o, the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer Having already scored four goals, Pharaohs striker Amr Zaki keeps Song and his colleagues busy at the back The first half ends without there being any goals, largely thanks to the efforts of goalkeeper Idriss Kameni Coach Otto Pfister offers some instructions to his Indomitable Lions as they attempt to enjoy a better second half Achille Emana finds it hard to shrug off Wael Gomaa and is replaced on the hour by Mohamadou Idrissou Egypt continue to put pressure on Cameroon's defence, with captain Ahmed Hassan always looking to spot an opening The deadlock ends in the 77th minute when Song's error allows Mohamed Zidan to find Aboutrika who sidefoots home Cameroon are allowed a lot of possession in the closing stages but they do nothing with it as Egypt hang on for the win After a short presentation ceremony, Egypt are crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions for a record sixth time
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BBC World Service: Nations Cup Daily
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