Mbombo: "During the match, I felt Masina touched me, and after the game, I saw the photos and the incident was very clear"
09 January 2026at22:31
Cameroon star Ryan Mbombo spoke about his teammates' performance against Morocco in a match that saw the Atlas Lions win 2-0 and advance to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025".
The Manchester United player began his interview with French channel "beIN Sports" by discussing his contact with defender Adam Masina: "During the match, I felt he touched me. After the game, they showed me the photos again, and the incident was very clear."
He added: "Unfortunately, we were a bit hesitant to play in the first half, and I think that's one of the things we will regret."
He concluded: "For me, the second half was under control, except for the goal they scored. But that's part of the game, and we knew what awaited us."
Q&A
What did Ryan Mbombo say about the incident involving Adam Masina during the match?
Ryan Mbombo stated he "felt Masina touched me" during the game, and after reviewing photos, he found the incident "very clear." He elaborated on this contact in his interview with beIN Sports.
What was the immediate consequence of Morocco's 2-0 victory over Cameroon?
Morocco's 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025" allowed the Atlas Lions to advance directly to the semi-finals of the tournament.
