Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on Wednesday.

The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on the continent with some seeing it as simply caving in to pressure from European clubs and FIFA.

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named 2024 African men's player of the year at a ceremony in Marrakesh on Monday

Atalanta and Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman, who finished 14th in the Ballon d'Or rankings, is the favourite to pick up the award.

Matip won the Premier League and UEFA Champions League with Liverpool.

Guinea also qualified for the knockout stage as one of the best four third-placed teams while pointless Gambia head home.

Lamine Camara scored a stunning brace as Senegal began their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title with a 3-0 win over Gambia on Monday

In the video, that is viral on social media, Samuel Eto'o can be seen moving towards the man while talking to him angrily, as others try to stop him, and even kicked him to the ground.

Aboubakar, who had come in to captain Rigobert Song's team, connected with a cross from substitute Jerome Ngom Mbekeli to break the deadlock in the 92nd minute

FIFA World Cup 2022, Cameroon vs Brazil and Switzerland vs Serbia, Group G, Highlights: Brazil and Switzerland have qualified for the Round of 16

FIFA World Cup 2022: The last group stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be between Cameroon and Brazil, at the Lusail Stadium on Friday

Neymar will play no part in Brazil's final World Cup group game against Cameroon on Friday as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury

Cameroon fought back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw against Serbia at the World Cup on Monday, keeping both teams in contention for a place in the last 16

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has been dropped for Monday's crucial World Cup clash with Serbia, who welcome back Filip Kostic to their starting line-up.

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana will miss his team's crucial World Cup clash with Serbia on Monday after being dropped hours before kick-off at Al Janoub stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Cameroon vs Serbia Highlights: Aleksandar Mitrovic had given Serbia a 3-1 lead in the second half before Cameroon struck twice to make it 3-3. Both teams tried to find the winner but the match ended in a stalemate.

Embolo struck three minutes into the second half at Al Janoub Stadium as Switzerland secured a vital three points in a group that includes tournament favourites Brazil and Serbia

FIFA World Cup 2022, Switzerland vs Cameroon Highlights: Breel Embolo scored the lone goal of the game as Switzerland defeated Cameroon 1-0 in a Group G match between the sides at at Al Janoub Stadium, Al-Wakrah on Thursday.