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Cameroon  and Burkina Faso played out a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night in their final Group D match to see both teams exit the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The first five minutes saw both sides struggling to string their short passes together,but the Stallions enjoyed the possession.

Following an attempt to penetrate the Cameroon defence, Yaya Sonou came from a tight angle and his attempt hit the side of the net around the ten minute mark.

In an aim to respond a few minutes later, Eric Messi tried a long range effort, but it went wide, not troubling goalkeeper Babayoure Swadogo.

In the 25th minute, Willy Namedji missed the top corner by inches after a sweet lay off from the right flank.

It was Mohamed Sydney Sylla who put the Stallions in the driving seat in the 42th minute after Cameroon keeper fumbled with the ball,1-0.

However, eight minutes to the second half,Cameroon equalised when Patrick Moukoko directed his shot to the top corner, 1-1.

With one minute to go, Paul Otia received a long pass from deep in midfield, his idea was good, but was let down by his execution as the ball went over the cross bar.

Rigobert Song’s men finished their group stage campaign placed at the bottom of the group with one point from one draw and two losses.

Burkina Faso: Sawadogo, Sanou, Beao, M. Ouattara, Traore, Barro, Guiro (Sou 62’), Sylla (Nouma 76’), Bambara, Kompaore, D. Ouattara (Boni 90+2’)

Cameroon: Fru, Etta, Otia, Abouem, Andoulo (Ebembe 58’), Ngoundo (Eto’o 83’), Anteh, Namedji (Bitang 68’), Tientcheu, Bouli, Moukoko

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