Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Mbaizo will have one more chance to represent his country in front of a home crowd at the Africa Cup of Nations but it will be in the third place match on Saturday instead of the final.
Cameroon fell on penalty kicks to Egypt after playing 120 minutes of scoreless soccer in the semifinal at Paul Biya Stadium in Yaoundé on Thursday.
Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal saved two straight penalties after Vincent Aboubakar converted the first for the Indomitable Lions and Egypt made all three of their kicks before the final attempt was missed.