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Africa-Press – Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>The Comoros Islands have been hit by an outbreak of COVID-19 in their camp, including their coach and two available goalkeepers, two days before they are due to meet Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon in the last 16.<\/p>\n

A total of 12 cases have been reported in their camp, the Comoros Football Federation said on Saturday.<\/p>\n

They now face a crisis in goal with first choice Salim Ben Boina injured and their other two keepers, Ali Ahamada and Moyadh Ousseni, now forced to isolate.<\/p>\n

Coach Amir Abdou, who has been in charge for the last eight years and credited for his country\u2019s giant-killing run, is now also in quarantine.<\/p>\n

The Comoros qualified for the last 16 against all expectations after a shock win over Ghana on Tuesday but now have a major crisis on their hands some 48 hours before the biggest game in their footballing history.<\/p>\n

CAF has laid down strict rules regarding COVID-19 at the Cup of Nations finals.<\/p>\n

If a player tests positive he will not be authorised to go to the stadium or participate in the match, while teams must play as long as they have a minimum 11 players available.<\/p>\n

If they have no goalkeeper available, another player must play in that position.<\/p>\n

Teams that do not have a minimum of 11 players available will be considered to have lost the match 2-0, according to CAF.<\/p>\n

\u2022 It is the fifth time in the last six Cups …<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eritrea<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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