Teams at African Cup must play match if they have 11 players

By The Associated Press

A team at the African Cup of Nations will be required to play a match provided it has a minimum of 11 available squad members who have tested negative for the coronavirus Even if there is no goalkeeper available, an outfield player must play in goal to fulfil a fixture provided there is a total of 11 players. Organizers says a team that does not have a minimum of 11 players available “will be considered to have lost the match 0-2.” Many squads have been affected by coronavirus cases in the buildup to the tournament in Cameroon that starts on Sunday.