Video: 1 goal, 4 key passes, 100% tackles won: United star sends a message to Amorim through AFCON heroics

Manchester United duo Amad and Bryan Mbeumo went head-to-head in the Africa Cup of Nations. Mbeumo provided an assist in Cameroon’s opening match while Amad scored the only goal of the game for Ivory Coast in a win. Amad Amad has taken the Africa Cup of Nations by storm so far, scoring his second goal in two games. The United wing-back received the ball out wide on the counter-attack. He ran at the Cameroonian defence before cutting inside and unleashing an unstoppable left-footed shot into the top corner. The Ivorian was a constant threat to the Cameroonian goal, registering five shots on goal, two of which were blocked. Amad was also at his creative best, making four key passes and creating one big chance for his side during the match. He also managed to complete three of his four cross attempts, demonstrating accuracy. Defensively, he won two duels and 100% of his tackles as his side held on for a 1-1 draw with the Indomitable Lions. Ivory Coast and Amad will play their final group game against Gabon on 31st December. Bryan Mbeumo The United attacker had a quieter evening than his teammate but still managed to influence the match. He had a total of three shots on goal, one of which was blocked by the Ivorian defence. Mbeumo completed one dribble attempt and one cross, but was largely frustrated by the vigilant Ivory Coast defence. He did help out defensively, winning three duels and making two defensive recoveries in the game. Cameroon will finish their group stage against Mozambique on New Year’s Eve. Amad stats vs Cameroon MetricValue Goals1 Assists0 Total shots5 Shots on target1 Shots blocked2 Touches41 Unsuccessful touches2 Dribbles (successful)0 (0) Was fouled1 Possession lost5 Big chances created1 Key passes4 Crosses (accurate)4 (3) Accurate passes21/22 (95%) Passes in opposition half (acc.)13/14 (93%) Passes in own half (acc.)8/8 (100%) Long balls (accurate)1/1 (100%) Defensive contributions2 Tackles (won)1 (1) Interceptions0 Clearances1 Blocked shots0 Recoveries4 Ground duels (won)4 (2) Fouls1 Dribbled past0 Featured image Justin Setterfield via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Alex Browne Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Alex has a Master’s degree from Queen’s University Belfast and La Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain. Having lived in the country since 2011, Alex is The Peoples Person’s Spanish football expert and is fluent in both Spanish and Catalan. He dreams of witnessing a United captain triumphantly hoisting the Premier League and Champions League trophy in the air once more.