Cameroon struggle past depleted 10-man minnows, Comoros 2 -1

Comoros, who had an outfield player in goal and their captain sent off early on – put up a brave fight as hosts Cameroon survive late scare to reach AFCON quarter-finals Cameroon are through to the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations following a 2-1 victory over Comoros who put in a spirited display despite several setbacks. Comoros played the game with an outfield player in goal and had captain Jimmy Abdou sent off early on. Cameroon took a 2-0 lead through goals by Karl Toko Ekambi and Vincent Aboubakar though stand-in keeper Chaker Alhadhur made a number of…