ELSEWHERE IN GROUP F
United forward Mbeumo also got off to a winning start as Cameroon chalked up a 1-0 win over Gabon at Stade d’Agdir.
Our powerful no.19 registered an assist after just six minutes, playing a lovely pass to set up Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong to score.
Bryan later received a yellow card in the 79th for a foul on Jim Allevinah.
Interestingly, Mbeumo’s next AFCON outing will be against Amad’s Ivory Coast on Sunday 28 December at 20:00 GMT.
If there is a winner, that country will be in pole position to top Group F.