Nicolas Nkoulou looks back on Cameroon's victory in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations

The Cameroonian spoke to Canal+ a few days after retiring.

Years after the Indomitable Lions won their last Africa Cup of Nations, Nicolas Nkoulou looked back on the story of that stunning victory over Egypt. Appearing as a guest on Canal+, the former international still has vivid memories.

Nkoulou, who scored the equaliser against the Pharaohs of Egypt before Vincent Aboubakar's winning goal, said he had a good feeling even before kick-off.

"Did I feel that something big was going to happen in 2017? Yes, right away, because we said to ourselves, anyway, they're not counting on us. We had everything to gain. Come on, let's give it our all and take the games one at a time because it's too easy to say yes, I believed we could win. Was I frustrated at being a substitute? No, because several times I came in as the boss but always left with my tail between my legs. If I have to sit on the bench to lift that trophy, I'll sign up right away. The good thing was that we weren't playing for ourselves. We were playing for the team, for the nation. They [the starters, editor's note] were doing well, the team was moving forward. I have nothing to say. Cheering is what you have to do, bringing water if he's thirsty. I did what I had to do and then my moment came [his goal, editor's note] and once again, I tried," said Nicolas Nkoulou.