Afcon’s most unforgettable comeback matches
In Africa Cup of Nations history, some matches have featured jaw-dropping comebacks. Teams have overturned huge deficits in the dying minutes, thrilling fans and making headlines. Mali’s performance in 2010 stands out as one of the most dramatic. These games show why AFCON is never short on surprises.
Match highlights
- Mali erased a four-goal deficit against hosts Angola in the opening match of 2010, drawing 4-4 after trailing by four with only 12 minutes left.
- In the same tournament, Burkina Faso led DR Congo 4-1 after 87 minutes, but DR Congo equalized in stoppage time and won on penalties.
- Cameroon came back from three goals down against Burkina Faso in the 2022 third-place play-off, with Vincent Aboubakar scoring twice late on before Cameroon triumphed in the shootout.
- Despite their epic comeback, Mali did not advance past the first round in 2010.
- These matches highlight the unpredictable and thrilling nature of AFCON football.
