Jimmy Abdou was despatched off after seven minutes as luckless Comoros, minus a recognised goalkeeper on account of harm and coronavirus, noticed their fairytale Africa Cup of Nations run finish with a 2-1 defeat to hosts Cameroon
Comoros, ranked 132 on this planet, had been with out the injured Salim Ben Boina for the round-of-16 tie in Yaounde whereas fellow goalkeepers Ali Ahamada and Moyadh Ousseini had each examined constructive for Covid-19.
Ajaccio’s 5ft 8in left-back Chaker Alhadhur took over in objective for a Comoros aspect who had additionally misplaced a number of outfield gamers and coach Amir Abdou to coronavirus.
Karl Toko Ekambi and Vincent Aboubakar had been on course as Cameroon secured a quarter-final date with Gambia nevertheless it was not with out concern as Youssouf M’Changama thundered residence a 30-yard free-kick 9 minutes from time.
Alhadhur had barely touched the ball when Abdou obtained his marching orders for stepping on the again of Moumi Ngamaleu’s ankle.
The previous Plymouth and Millwall midfielder was banished after Ethiopian referee Bamlak Tessema Weyesa was suggested to go to the VAR monitor.
Comoros, who had booked a last-16 place by beating four-time African champions Ghana, refused to capitulate and Cameroon keeper Andre Onana made an excellent double save from Ahmed Mogni and Mohamed Youssouf.
Toko Ekambi – with Cameroon’s solely effort on course within the first half – broke the impasse after 29 minutes by discovering the underside nook of Alhadhur’s web.
Alhadhur blocked an Aboubakar header in the beginning of the second half together with his legs, earlier than producing a sensible double cease to thwart the previous Porto striker and Ngamaleu.
Aboubakar, the event’s prime scorer, slotted residence his sixth objective in 4 video games after 70 minutes, however M’Changama gave courageous Comoros late hope with the sweetest of strikes.
Gambia had upset Guinea earlier with a 1-0 victory in Bafoussam.
Musa Barrow celebrates after scoring Gambia’s winner of their Africa Cup of Nations victory over Guinea (Sunday Alamba/AP)
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Musa Barrow confirmed wonderful management within the penalty space earlier than sweeping residence Gambia’s 71st-minute winner.
Guinea, who had been with out suspended Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita struck the woodwork twice within the remaining seconds.
Gambia had substitute Yusupha Njie despatched off 4 minutes from time for 2 bookable offences earlier than Guinea’s Ibrahima Conte additionally noticed purple within the remaining seconds.
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