After captain Vincent Aboubakar helped Cameroon register a second Africa Cup of Nations win in Group A against Ethiopia on Thursday, online football fans hailed him, with some saying he is better than Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski this year.
Aboubakar and his striking partner Karl Toko Ekambi each scored a brace as the Indomitable Lions defeated Ethiopia 4-1 at Olembe. The efforts by the two secured Cameroon a place in the Round of 16 as they are at the top of the pool with six points.
Some online fans described him as "captain fantastic" and some took a jibe at Premier League side Manchester United, saying the Cameroonian has more goals this year than them.
Aboubakar has four goals in the competition after scoring two penalties against Burkina Faso in the opening game and the two goals on Thursday for the hosts.
Here's how Twitter reacted to Aboubakar's feat against the Walias:
Vincent aboubakar has scored more goals in 2022 than Lewandowiski, Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe.... Choose your GOAT wisely.😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/FWf9Cy5SnS— Spina w'ibwami. 👑 (@Spinaaaaa17) January 14, 2022
Captain fantastic, Vincent Aboubakar! #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/hVyxuMH6lM— Bonface Osano (@bonfaceosano) January 13, 2022
It’s the passion of Vincent Aboubakar for me 🙌🏾#AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/1sRGFUD6bV— Thierry Nyann (@nyannthierry) January 13, 2022
Vincent Aboubakar is a true definition of a CAPTAIN.Another brace for Indomitable Lions!What a guy!!! pic.twitter.com/QqyEgBvyrv— “Ohemaa Afia Empress”❤️🇬🇭 (@SistaAfia_) January 13, 2022
No better coach will choose Messi or Neymar over Vincent Aboubakar. Cameroon should keep him well.— Ghana Yesu ✝️ (@ghanayesu_) January 13, 2022
Vincent Aboubakar, already in love with you #TeamCameroon 😍 pic.twitter.com/ZzvYRveM9D— Akosua (@Akosua_Bhim) January 13, 2022
Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar showing true leadership. That header was sweet and now he has his second goal in the match and the fourth for him in the tournament ✌️ pic.twitter.com/4XReBfpPIx— Jerome Otchere (@JeromeOtchere) January 13, 2022
Vincent Aboubakar leads by example with a quick brace against EthiopiaNow that’s a ‘show working’ Captain 🙌🏾#AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/akMW0Hr65e— Thierry Nyann (@nyannthierry) January 13, 2022
Vincent Aboubakar carrying the Cameroonian team on his back. Terrific impact 👏🏼— Adewale Adetona (@iSlimfit) January 13, 2022
Vincent Aboubakar for Ballon D’or— ONE KIND GUY 🇨🇲 🔱 (@Tkthereal1) January 9, 2022
AFCON'S current Top scorer: Vincent Aboubakar.He's only 29. Someone tag Rangnick pic.twitter.com/SgJSp8F10T— Rene_Otinga (@r_otinga) January 14, 2022
Welcome to the Vincent Aboubakar tournament.#AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/9fWqPCODCV— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) January 13, 2022
29years old Vincent Aboubakar. The Hero after just two games #AFCON2021 pic.twitter.com/W9y4dchEHd— Samuello 📸🇬🇭 (@samuelloooo) January 13, 2022
kamaludinho
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thin skined ronaldo and messi fans it's just twitter banter
yuzkmoy
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it was a joke please everyone calm down why are you taking it so serious?
pythagorasofficial
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Small yansh dey shake o 😂😂😂 He’s no where near any top flight footballer He’s playing in one rubbish team self How many career goals does he have? And you’re comparing him to the two goats. Small yansh dey shake seeeee 😂😂😂
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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Nah the disrespect😂 Big man like you doesn’t know the former 5* skill fifa player that was a 🐐 at Porto. Do your research Cameroonian brudda.
tubaenty
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any players that will be compared to the world greatest players (Messi-& Rolando) hasn't been Born ok
mekaceiktu
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yes I agree this Guy is very Good
Madness
mekaceiktu
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He played well through his career but comparing him to the goats is the rubbish
TettehJacobSiaw
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when and how long did he became better than cr7 and messi
Buaabptu
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how absurd and yet unwise to compare an infant to the giants..Messi n to Ronaldo,,or isit their few months form..cumon this 2 gave aroma and scents to football
itz_me_ojei
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Am sorry for the insult 🙏 but that was disrespectful it shouldn’t be for fun
Please take back your words bro Joshwill🙏
Peuabdilsz
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I'm a Cameroonian & I appreciate Vincent aboubakar but to compare him with these soccer Magicians, I can't go that Crazy fanatic
Constantinetino
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Am a Cameroonian but who is Aboubakar to start with.
Lingardinho_GOAT
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Messi and Ronaldo fans coming in to defend their goats
Mangisha
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He is doing well but the tournament just started. I think Cameroon wants to win it, not to topscore.
ManUtdAmadDialo
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But he wasn't successful at Porto[Crylaugh]
Joshwill1123
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Just for a fun
Am sorry for the insult 🙏 but that was disrespectful it shouldn’t be for fun
_jerryboy
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No hurt feelings bro😂
sure sure🤝
Yewcdikmr
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This guy cannot even fit into Derby County Academy. Mad man
Yewcdikmr
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I'm really sure you are on drugs. It's not your fault. God placed you in higher positions to post nonsense. You're really lucky I'm not with you. I would have slap the hell out of you. Foooool
lenlnsuyz
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How will you compared abubakar and messi Rinaldo
Zehaiknuy
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This not respecting for gots he never rich Ronaldos and messi level maybe for his country
it's a joke man even when u are reading the comments they alm feel like jokes
kukdknoyz
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There is one GOAT from Portugal and his name is Ronaldo. Are you comparing a Cameroon GOAT called ABOUBAKAR to an ARGENTINE GOAT called Messi?INCOMPARABLE 🤣
itz_me_ojei
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😂😂😂 see this India man talking
No hurt feelings bro😂
itz_me_ojei
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Learn to respect others b!t(h
Just for a fun
kukdknoyz
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At least one can call them GOATS, you only have fowls in your country 🚶
Turkey
buylu101
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That's how madness is beginning. Very soon they will say Aboubakar is better than Eto and Roger Milla
Zanbcekrz
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when we say Aboubakar is better than Messi and ronaldo, do we really mean it? yes with regards to single tournaments for a particular year. if he scores 6goals, of course his record will be more than that of Messi and ronaldo in copa and euro respectively with regards to goals only. but entirely, he is not best even in Cameroon.
Kineikmuz
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pov: some people can't take a joke here
Loykmnorz
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yes I agree this Guy is very Good
Then you re mad
Herve2
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yes I agree this Guy is very Good
SamiEthioMale
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This not respecting for gots he never rich Ronaldos and messi level maybe for his country
ajasaemma2004
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He’s better than Salah for country
Salah has more individual awards for country than Aboubakar
DukeSantanaKGM
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There are many GOATS to choose from in Africa, GOATS from Cameroon are for Christmas 😂😂😂
At least one can call them GOATS, you only have fowls in your country 🚶
Kicimors
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go lion
muwbkmnz
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I'm glad the real GOAT Lingard isn't in the conversation.
Beckly
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Lol y’all coming here and being salty for no reason… everyone knows he’s nowhere comparable to any of those players but they say that anyways, they’re actually trying to praise n hype their captain after a good performance though too hyperbolic 😂😂😂
_jerryboy
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Scored 4 goals in first two Africa Cup of Nations matches?😂😂 COMMONN MAN it's just a small tournament.🏆
😂😂😂 see this India man talking
Beckly
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Scored 4 goals in first two Africa Cup of Nations matches?😂😂 COMMONN MAN it's just a small tournament.🏆
Yh it’s as small as euro and copa😒
Beckly
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Vincent is not even better than Sala and Mane before comparing him to world's class legend, don't even try it again.
He’s better than Salah for country
_jerryboy
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Well, Vincent Aboubakar has not achieved anything on the field of play.. he has no name in football world.. why would any sane person compares him with Messi and Ronaldo is what I don't understand.. Those 2 are they gods of football.. 0
So you can't take a joke, it's all fun🤦🏾♂️
_jerryboy
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Well, Vincent Aboubakar has not achieved anything on the field of play.. he has no name in football world.. why would any sane person compares him with Messi and Ronaldo is what I don't understand.. Those 2 are they gods of football.. 0
So you can't take a joke, it all fun🤦🏾♂️
Temabeko
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Best captain
hilowle-america
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aboubakar is good for messi and Ronaldo but he is best for His country the reality is that
Hedclnop
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Fai Collins and Abubakar during the game yesterday be like;
japito
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fourthorty430
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Well, Vincent Aboubakar has not achieved anything on the field of play.. he has no name in football world.. why would any sane person compares him with Messi and Ronaldo is what I don't understand.. Those 2 are they gods of football.. 0
juniorpost
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if Vincent can't even score 50 Goals in a calendar year and you are comparing with the two goats 🐐 that sore more than 50 goals in a single years please don't say it again oo
chizzlekay
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Even the greatest player in Caneroon history is not close to Messi and Ronaldo 😅
juniorpost
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Vincent is not even better than greenwood...😜😜 and you are here comparing him with the two goat 🐐 of football 🤲✊
kukdknoyz
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those from Egypt are for Eid- ada or fitil
Really?