Vincent Aboubakar converted two penalties to help hosts Cameroon came from a goal down to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations 2021.

Gustavo Sangare gave Burkina Faso a shock lead in the 24th minute.

However, Aboubakar countered the defeat with two calmly-taken spot-kicks to fire the host to top of the table.