Fans on social media have praised the performance of Comoros' stand-in goalkeeper Chaker Alhadhur in the AFCON last-16 defeat to hosts Cameroon.
The minnows were without all three of the goalkeepers in their squad due to Covid, despite No 1 Ali Ahamada testing negative for Covid-19 before the match.
Yet Ahamada, who had tested positive for the virus, has not fulfilled its protocols to play in the match and as such Alhadhur - a left back - played in goal in the 2-1 loss.
But despite conceding twice, his performance was lauded on social media, especially after an impressive double save in the second-half.
One fan joked: 'The Comoros GK (who is an outfield player) is genuinely a more proactive modern keeper than De Gea.'
Another said: 'The Comoros improvisation for a keeper wow,' while one user similarly said: 'This Comoros keeper deserves man of the match! Oh wait, he's not even a keeper.'
One AFCON fan spoke for everyone by saying: 'This Comoros team are giving me joy. Even with a makeshift goalkeeper and a man down, they're still going toe to toe with Cameroon.'
Finally, one said: 'Wait, Comoros goalkeeper is a left back? He deserves an award! These saves are for world cup.'
And the team ranked 132nd in the FIFA rankings did get on the scoresheet, courtesy of a goal of the tournament contender from a 30-yard free-kick by Youssouf M'Changama.
Yet it wasn't enough to mount a comeback and hosts Cameroon advance to the last-eight where they will face Gambia on Saturday.
yitblosyz
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wodabkns
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The referee who officiate this match should be investigated because he rules in favour of the the Cameroonians
and so what? what about chealsea$ roobbed trophies?
wodabkns
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AFcon is just corrupt how on earth will a team play a match with 12 players unavailable
why not? there's var
elyaya
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these people were not treated well
you think so huh
Nuoemruy
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these people were not treated well
Hasabikptu
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The was good but you guys forgot easily all the saves the Onnana made for Cameron, for he was the best on the field.
SimplyRed
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Elimination by wrong tactics Host nation made sure Comoros played without a real goalkeeper thanks to Covid-19 What a tournament
Kidacimr
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He is a potential keeper. He deserves a meritorious prize π. CAF make African Football attractive. Think! How?!
am a Cameroonian but I supported Comoros they won my heart ππππ
Ibe7
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and their GG converted my investment into 3 in returns
hizabklopu
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Comoros emergency Gk name should go into Guinness world book of records
fusbcdmnpu
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woo woo
neymarjosephtse
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Go away with your fucking cheating Country
ok
neymarjosephtse
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Go away with your fucking cheating Country
did you reply me or him ?? π€¦
tioacknty
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you wish
Go away with your fucking cheating Country
tioacknty
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He is a potential keeper. He deserves a meritorious prize π. CAF make African Football attractive. Think! How?!
CAF is so corrupt they are killing the game
tioacknty
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AFcon is just corrupt how on earth will a team play a match with 12 players unavailable
huhimopuz
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the red card really spoilt the game for them
suybcdeios
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The referee who officiate this match should be investigated because he rules in favour of the the Cameroonians
neymarjosephtse
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Except for the early red card, hosts Cameron would have joined Algeria, Ghana and Nigeria since.
you wish
gbolokanyiti
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congratulations to him he really did well
MotSuperb
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and this...
Zanbcekrz
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Comoros π°π² played so well. calm and composed. double thump up for the keeper. he was outstanding. An outfield player for that matter
Peddiknopy
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He is a potential keeper. He deserves a meritorious prize π. CAF make African Football attractive. Think! How?!
Yosdimsyz
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Except for the early red card, hosts Cameron would have joined Algeria, Ghana and Nigeria since.
Paulkumi
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Yh played well
Somlpstuyz
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He did very very well but...comoros as well ...they gave a good game to camaroon....