Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar believes a lack of team ethic against Egypt cost his side in the Nations Cup semis on Thursday.
The Indomitable Lions were beaten 3-1 on penalties following a 0-0 draw against extra time on Thursday.
Cameroon missed three of their four spot-kicks in the shoot-out, while the Pharaohs netted all three of their penalties to triumph.
“In football, you reap what you sow. We have a big team and every time we play as a team, we win,” Aboubakar said.
“In this game, everyone wanted to show what he was capable of and here is the pay off. Whenever we are collectively strong, we win but the moment everyone tries to do what they want, we miss out.”
The hosts, who were hoping to move a step closer to a sixth continental title, will instead face Burkina Faso in the third/fourth place play-off on Saturday.
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