Monday 29 December 2025 08:04Amad made it two goals in two games at the Africa Cup of Nations, but his opener was only enough to earn Ivory Coast a 1-1 draw with Bryan Mbeumo’s Cameroon.The Manchester United team-mates went head-to-head at Stade de Marrakech in Morocco on Sunday night, in a much-anticipated showdown between two favourites for the cup. A relatively quiet first half was headlined by some intense action and Cameroon debutant Christian Kofane shooting against the woodwork, before things opened up after the break. Amad lofted a wonderful left-footed strike into the corner of the net from the edge of the area, after 51 minutes, in front of a watching Kylian Mbappe in the stand. Watch the amazing goal below courtesy of a post on X from @beINSPORTSUSA… ⚽🔥 Amad Diallo scores Ivory Coast take the lead against Cameroon 🇨🇮💥#beINSPORTS #AFCON2025 #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 #AFCON #CAN2025 pic.twitter.com/OI4yxmrjpq — beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) December 28, 2025Cameroon made it 1-1 shortly afterwards, when Ghislain Konan deflected in a shot by Junior Tchamadeu for an own goal. United forward Mbeumo went close to scoring with a free-kick and had a late shot blocked, while the lively Amad, who was booked, was replaced by Wilfried Zaha in the closing stages. Man United’s Amad and Mbeumo link up at AFCON after Ivory Coast vs. Cameroon 🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/0OwLrKHRdw — ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) December 28, 2025Amad was named the official Man of the Match for the second match in a row. In the celebratory photo, he can be seen wearing Mbeumo’s Cameroon shirt. — ESPN Africa (@ESPNAfrica) December 28, 2025All four Group F sides will play their third and final matches of the initial stage on Wednesday at 19:00 GMT. Amad’s Ivory Coast face Gabon in Marrakech and Mbeumo’s Cameroon meet Mozambique in Agadir.Recommended:Inside Training: Festive focus VideoInside Training: Festive focusINSIDE TRAINING | Watch exclusive footage, filmed before the Newcastle game, as the hard work continues at Carrington…How Heaven has got people talking VideoHow Heaven has got people talkingHEAVEN’S HIGHLIGHTS | Ayden made a real impression against Newcastle, his fifth Premier League start in a row…Why Dorgu was Man of the Match VideoWhy Dorgu was Man of the MatchMAN OF THE MATCH | Here’s why Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu topped our poll for the Newcastle win…90 in 20: United v Newcastle Video90 in 20: United v Newcastle90 IN 20 | Extended highlights of our post-Christmas meeting with Eddie Howe’s men…Monday 29 December 2025 08:04Back to Top





