An outfield player will defend the goal against hosts Cameroon as both Comoros goalkeepers have tested positive for coronavirus. Ten other people in the Comoros selection also tested positive on Saturday. “We have already chosen a player who will start as a goalkeeper,” goalkeeping coach Jean-Daniel Padovani told a press conference. “He has already shown in training that he can do it.” Padovani has yet to announce who will don the gloves. The first goalkeeper of the selection Salim Ben Boina is unavailable due to a shoulder injury.
In Europe, it is necessary to have at least thirteen players, including a goalkeeper, for a match to take place. In the African Cup, only a minimum of eleven players are available and the match must be played even if no goalkeeper is available.
