Cameroon became one of the most convincing winners in Nations Cup history without a goal conceded. But Cameroon became also the first team to win the Nations Cup twice on penalties, twice in a row.

 After having been more than convincing, the Indomitable Lions faced even strong opponents in the final which, like the semi-final, they had to play without their number one attacker Patrick Mboma.

 Until the final they had been dominating in one to one challenges, had been dictating and switching the pace of matches and applying a perfect punctual pressing in doses well suited for weather and pitches. And if an opponent had achieved to find a way to the goal of the lions like the Ivorians did in the second group match, then there was goalkeeper Alioum, one of the best if not the best of the tournament.

 The final was eventuall different, a clash of titans, which still saw the Lions with a little advantage and lucky winners in penalty shoot out in the end.