YAOUNDE, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon's hope of participating in the 2023 Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been shattered after they lost to Gabon through a penalty shootout in their last qualifier here on Tuesday.
Cameroon's head coach Guy Feutchine said the disqualification came as a shock as the team was well prepared to obtain the result.
"We will have to work harder and prepare for future competitions," Feutchine told a post-match press conference.
The U-23 AFCON will take place in Morocco between June 24 and July 8.
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