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Afcon 2021: Comoros will play without a recognised goalkeeper for last-16 tie with Cameroon

By : cd on 23 Jan 2022, 06:17     |     Source: bbcsport

Africa Cup of Nations giant-killers Comoros will play Monday’s last-16 game against hosts Cameroon without a recognised goalkeeper.

Salim Ben Boina was injured in their final Group C match, while fellow keepers Ali Ahamada and Moyadh Ousseini have tested positive for Covid-19.

Nations Cup rules state sides must play if they have 11 fit players.

Comoros goalkeeping coach Jean-Daniel Padovani said an outfield player would go in goal.

The Coelacanths, ranked 132nd in the world, have been hit by a coronavirus outbreak affecting players and management ahead of their meeting with the Indomitable Lions on Monday (19:00 GMT).

Comoros are playing at the tournament for the first time in their history and reached the knockout stages after beating Ghana 3-2 and finishing third in Group C.

The game between Comoros and Cameroon will be shown live on BBC Sport (UK only).