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Morocco U20W 1-3 Cameroon U20W: Lionesses secure Nigeria date in African Games final

Cameroon beat Morocco 3-1 in the African Games semi-final on Monday to ensure a rematch with Nigeria in the final.

The Cameroonians had advanced to the last four as runners-up in Group B, finishing behind Nigeria on goal difference, but needed extra-time to pull off an upset against the hosts.

After a goalless first half, the Moroccans, who finished top of Group B with nine points, gained the lead in the 63rd minute.

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However, the Central Africans did not wait for too long as they restored parity through Engolo Takounda three minutes later.