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Sierra Leone striker, Kei Kamara, is currently going through hell after missing crucial penalty in a defeat to Equatorial Guinea in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Reports from GTV sports plus on Twitter stated that the Police in Freetown prevented angry fans from destroying the striker’s property.
“Police are currently protecting the house of striker Kei Kamara to stop fans from destroying the property in Freetown,” part of the tweet read.
Equatorial Guinea claimed a 1-0 win over Sierra Leone to book their passage to the knockout stages with their group leaders, Ivory Coast.
The Leone Stars had an opportunity to level the score which was enough to seal their place to the next stage of the competition.
Kamara was, however, denied the chance from the penalty spot after Jesus Owono made a stunning save.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/index.html?version=3.25.4
Kamara’s house under police protection after penalty miss
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The house of Sierra Leone forward Kei Kamara remains under police protection after the striker missed a penalty against Equatorial Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
Kamara’s home in Freetown was targeted after Sierra Leone lost the game in Limbe 1-0, putting them out of the tournament. Had Kamara scored, it would likely have secured a draw which would have seen them go through.
“I can confirm that police are still deployed in Kei Kamara’s house to protect it from disgruntled youths who are not happy because he missed a penalty against Equatorial Guinea,” the Sierra Leone police deputy head of media said.
“The Sierra Leone police – as an institution that’s very proactive in its approach – got intelligence indicating that angry youths wanted to attack his house and we decided to go to the house even before the match ended.”
“We know what happened to Umaru Bangura a few years back, so we decided to be proactive.”
This was a reference to the team’s former captain, whose house was pelted with stones after he also missed a penalty in critical circumstances, this time in stoppage time during a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Liberia.
The police added that “no harm was done” to Kamara’s house and the “youths in the area are cooperating with us.”
The former Norwich City and Middlesbrough striker is yet to comment on the police deployment.
AFCON: Police stop fans from destroying Sierra Leone striker’s house after penalty miss
January 21, 2022 Agency
Angry fans were stopped from destroying the house of Sierra Leone star striker Kei Kamara in Freetown after he missed a crucial penalty as the Leone Stars crashed out of the AFCON 2021.
Sierra Leone lost 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea in their final group game on Thursday night thanks to Pablo Ganet’s goal.
With less than 10 minutes left in the game, Sierra Leone were awarded a penalty after Ganet brought down Issa Kallon in the box.
Police officers at the house of Kei Kamara
Kamara stepped up to take the spot-kick but saw his effort brilliantly saved by Equatorial Guinea keeper Jesus Owono in 85 minutes.
A draw would have been enough for Sierra Leone to qualify to the round of 16 as one of the third best-placed teams.
The game then degenerated as the Sierra Leone side lost their discipline which saw Kwame Quee getting sent off in the 90th minute.
Following the team’s exit It was gathered that angry fans stormed the Freetown home of Kamara in their attempt to unleash mayhem, but security operatives were quick to respond.
Equatorial Guinea advanced alongside Group E winners Côte d’Ivoire, who defeated reigning champions Algeria 3-1.
