Image copyright Reuters Image caption The players stuck together despite distractions to win the trophy for fifth timeThe bedrock of Cameroon`s success was their defence .
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Cameroonians celebrate their team`s win against EgyptCameroon won their fifth Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Gabon on Sunday and it was arguably their greatest triumph.
Image copyright EPA Image caption Hugo Broos publicly backed his players during a bonus rowYet their absence galvanised those who did travel to Gabon, where even a mid-tournament row over player bonuses refused to distract this generation of Indomitable Lions, as the team is known.
The players` excuses ranged from differences with the federation to not wanting to leave their clubs midway through the European season.
Ahead of Ondoa, who can`t even get a game for Spanish Seville`s B side, the central defensive pairing of Adolphe Teikeu and Michael Ngadeu - Cameroon`s top scorer - were immense.
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