A brilliantly taken 88th minute volley by Vincent Abubakar won Cameroon their fifth Afcon trophy after a 15-year drought.
Having taken an early lead through Mohammed Elneny, Egypt looked set for their eighth trophy.
The Indomitable Lions failed could not level the playing field before the break break but a spirited Cameroonian side returned with an improved performance in the second half.
Nicolas N’Koulou’s brilliantly timed header from a Benjamin Moukandjo free kick earned his side the equaliser.
Egypt’s heartbreak came in the 88th minute when Vincent Abubakar intelligently drove home a beautiful volley to make the Cameroonians champions.
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