Following the conclusion of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations group stages, the Technical Study Group (TSG) has released a list of the top performers in Cameroon so far.
Best Player – Vincent Aboubakar π¨π²
The Cameroon captain has scored in each of the Indomitable Lionsβ three Group A games. Unsurprisingly, he is also the best scorer in AFCON with a tournament-best of five goals in total.
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π¨π² Vincent Aboubakar rocked the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 group stages with 5 goals sending him top of the goalscoring chart!#AFCON2021 | #TeamCameroon | @FecafootOfficie pic.twitter.com/yVxWDEN3Dj
— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 π (@CAF_Online) January 21, 2022
Best Young Player – Ilaix Moriba π¬π³
The former Barcelona midfielder has put aside his Leipzig woes to impress Guinea. Despite only making his senior international debut this month, Moriba has quickly settled in. He starred for the team in the last two games against Senegal and Zimbabwe, helping the National Elephants finish second in Group B.
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His stunning performances earned him the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 Group Stage Young Player Award! ποΈ#AFCON2021 | #TeamGuinea pic.twitter.com/BCi5aSYone
— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 π (@CAF_Online) January 21, 2022
Best Goalkeeper – Mohamed Elshennawy πͺπ¬
The 33-year-old Al Ahly goalkeeper produced eight saves and two clean sheets in Group D to help a below-par Egypt side reach the last-16 stage in AFCON with a second-place finish.
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πͺπ¬ Egyptβs brilliant shot-stopper @Melshenawy is the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 group stageβs Best Goalkeeper! π§€#AFCON2021 | #TeamEgypt | @EFA | @Pharaohs pic.twitter.com/7lkRaHxsIE
— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 π (@CAF_Online) January 21, 2022
Best Coach – Augustine Eguavoen π³π¬
The AFCON Group Stage Best Manager title goes to Augustine Eguavoen.
The 56-year-old took charge of Nigeria in December on a caretaker basis and has since led the Super Eagles to three wins in three games to secure top spot in Group D.
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π³π¬ Augustine Eguavoen wins the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021βs Group Stage Best Manager Award! π―#AFCON2021 | #TeamNigeria | @thenff | @NGSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/87WimWuY46
— #TotalEnergiesAFCON2021 π (@CAF_Online) January 21, 2022