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Goals, shocks and incidents galore - why you cant take your eyes off the Africa Cup of Nations

There was a genuine moment of fear in the first week of the Africa Cup of Nations that the tournament was going to be something of a let-down. This year’s extravaganza in Cameroon seemed to have more eyes on it that usual from the watching world, with wider interest coming from Europe in particular to see the ever-growing number of African players at European clubs going back home to represent their nations.

Gambia's Scorpions have upset the odds to add unexpected sting to Africa Cup of Nations

This year’s Africa Cup of Nations has certainly not been short on surprises and amid the shock results and unexpected incidents, there are the wonderful stores of the supposed minnows upsetting their more high-profile counterparts to make it through to the knockout stages. While of course everybody was perhaps rightly fixated on Comoros beating Ghana to advance to the last-16 from Group B, there was an equally fascinating story taking place in Group F.

Afcon 2021: Comoros keeper Ali Ahamada could play last-16 tie after negative Covid test

Comoros goalkeeper Ali Ahamada has tested negative for Covid-19, and could now start their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie against Cameroon on Monday.

Africa Cup of Nations 2021: Comoros won't need to field outfield player in goal after Ali Ahamada negative Covid test

Comoros will not be forced to field an outfield player in goal for their historic Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match after goalkeeper Ali Ahamada tested negative for Covid-19. The debutants are set to face hosts Cameroon after pulling off one of the all-time tournament shocks by beating traditional African heavyweights Ghana 3-2 to advance from the group stage.

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Goals, shocks and incidents galore - why you cant take your eyes off the Africa Cup of Nations

Gambia's Scorpions have upset the odds to add unexpected sting to Africa Cup of Nations

Afcon 2021: Comoros keeper Ali Ahamada could play last-16 tie after negative Covid test

Africa Cup of Nations 2021: Comoros won't need to field outfield player in goal after Ali Ahamada negative Covid test

Comoros keeper now available for Cup of Nations clash

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