Cameroon were without Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, who was left out of the day's squad, despite taking a private jet to Ivory Coast just in time for the match.
In one of the far-from-eyecatching-games of the tournament so far, Cameroon got their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Guinea at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro on Monday.
Cameroon were without Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, who was left out of the day's squad, despite taking a private jet to Ivory Coast just in time for the match.
Despite missing star talisman Serhou Guirassy and captain Naby Keita, Guinea still managed an impressive draw against one of the favourites.
Cameroon were punished by Le Havre's Mohamed Bayo in the 10th minute. The forward saw his initial effort saved, but he slotted home at the second opportunity after Cameroon failed to clear their lines.
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Gambia's task against the reigning champions was made even harder at the stroke of half-time, when Ebou Adams was dismissed for a nasty challenge on Camara.
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa was then presented with a chance to produce an immediate response, but the SSC Napoli midfielder could only head harmlessly wide of Ibrahim Koné's goal.
Guinea's François Kamano was given his marching orders at the stroke of half-time following a reckless challenge.
With the numerical advantage, the Indomitable Lions, who had been blunt and not creative, required just six second-half minutes to register their first goal of the tournament as Georges-Kévin Nkoudou curled an inch-perfect cross onto the head of Frank Magri, who nodded home.
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The rage followed Ghana's disappointing 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations defeat at the hands of Cape Verde at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Sunday.
Rather than build upon Magri's second international goal, a lacklustre Cameroonian attack found it difficult to break through Guinea's resistance.
Cameroon will now have a daunting task in their next game as they tussle it out with defending champions Senegal on Friday.
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AFCON 2023: Chris Hughton - Ghana's coach still mourning disappointing defeat to Cape Verde
And head coach Chris Hughton was left in shock and disappointed for letting the country down.
On the same day, Guinea will want to make it four points as they take on the wounded Gambia, who suffered a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Senegal.