The Indomitable Lions were minutes away from exiting the African Cup of Nations, trailing 2-1 against Gambia, which got its go-ahead goal by Ebrima Colley in the 85th minute. But Cameroon, needing a victory to advance to the round of 16, got an 87th-minute equalizer on an own goal by James Gomez, and Christopher Wooh headed home in the first minute of stoppage time for the 3-2 win.

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...