AFCON: Hosts Cameroon beat Comoros, through to Q’final clash with debutants Gambia
Cameroon on Monday nigh beat Comoros 2-1 in the knockout stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The hosts played against a Covid-ravaged Comoros team, which goalkeepers were not cleared to play and had an outfield player in goal.
Goals from and
The Indomitable Lions’ outstanding striker, Vincent Aboubakar and Karl Toko Ekambi scored one goal each to give the hosts a 2-1 win after Comoros were reduced to 10 men following Nadjim Abdou’s early red.
Comoros’ Youssouf M’Changama scored a consolation stunning free-kick and Chaker Alhadhur, normally a defender, produced a brilliant performance as stand-in goalkeeper.
Prior to the match, Cameroon had won two and drawn one in the competition, while the Gambia had progressed to the quarterfinals after defeating Zambia 1-0 earlier on Monday.
The hosts are to face the debutants, Gambia, in the quarter-final clash on Saturday.
