Comoros ranked 132nd on this planet performed with a defender in purpose as a consequence of a coronavirus outbreak within the squad in opposition to Cameroon within the ongoing African Cup of Nations.
Comoros misplaced the match by 2-1 to the hosts, however their makeshift goalkeeper Chaker Alhadhur gained coronary heart along with his unimaginable double save throughout the match.
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Comoros stand-in goalkeeper Chaker Alhadhur pulled off a incredible double save throughout the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie in opposition to Cameroon.
Strikers Karl Toko Ekambi and Vincent Aboubakar gave Cameroon what appeared an insurmountable lead by the seventieth minute in opposition to the event newcomers. However, Comoros managed to supply one of many objectives of the event up to now to offer a flicker of hope of a comeback. Youssouf M’Changama scored from a free kick from 30 yards (meters) within the 81st however Comoros could not produce an equalizer.
Comoros certified for the final 16 in opposition to all expectations after a shock win over Ghana on Tuesday however confronted a significant disaster throughout their greatest sport of their footballing historical past. The Comoros Football Federation reported 12 circumstances of their camp on Saturday together with their solely two match goalkeepers and coach Amir Abdou on Sunday.
Comoros first alternative Salim Ben Boina suffered a severe shoulder damage and the opposite goalkeepers Ali Ahamada and Moyadh Ousseni are in quarantine after testing constructive.
Tournament guidelines state sides should play if they’ve 11 match gamers, even when no acknowledged goalkeeper is obtainable, and Comoros shall be compelled to call an outfield participant in purpose in opposition to Cameroon.
Comoros had been enjoying on the African Cup of Nations for the primary time of their historical past and reached the knockout levels after beating Ghana 3-2 and ending third in Group C.
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