The tournament is different from the African Cup of Nations in which only players active in African football can represent their countries.
The hosts for the tournament, Cameroon, are making their 4th appearance at the tournament and have never progressed past the Quarter-finals.
Their opponents were Zimbabwe on Saturday at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in the capital Yaoundé in group A.
The match was heading for a 0-0 draw but Cotonsport youngster Salomon Banga grabbed the winner with an overhead kick in the 72nd minute.
Mali face Burkina Faso on Saturday evening in the other group A match.
January 16, 2021