Alex Song has been left out of Cameroon's squad for the African Cup of Nations - much to the joy of West Ham fans.

In a surprise turn of events, Cameroon have decided to leave West Ham United midfielder Alex Song out of their squad for the 2015 African Cup of Nations in January.

Song, 27, has been in fine form since joining West Ham from Barcelona this summer, but his actions at the 2014 World Cup appear to have cost him. Song left his team mates in a mess when he elbowed Mario Mandzukic, which led to Croatia hammering Cameroon 4-0 and sending the Indomitable Lions home.

With the current ebola crisis in West Africa, Song had previously advised organisers to abandon the tournament, before deciding earlier this week that he would play for Cameroon at the competition.

Yet manager Volker Finke has left Song out, meaning he is now available to play for West Ham in January and February - and fans were understandably delighted.

In this festive time of the year, West Ham fans chalked the decision down to a 'Christmas Miracle', noting that no present they receive tomorrow could be as important as Song staying.

Here are some of the reactions from West Ham fans after Song's stay was confirmed...

Olly @OllyWhu

Alex Song not in Cameroon Afcon cup is great news. #COYI #WHUFC

Poonz @Poonzelot

Merry Christmas Big Sam. Alex Song hasn't been called up to play in the AFCON. #whufc

Ian @BulletTime

More festive good news - Alex Song not called up by Cameroon for the Cup of Nations #whufc #whtid

Kris Prowse @KrisProwse182

Soooo Alex Song isn't in the Cameroon squad for the African Cup of Nations.... THIS IS THE BEST NEWS EVER!!!! #COYI #WHUFC #ACON

Dave Lambert @dave_lambert77

Alex Song hasn't been picked in the Cameroon AFCON squad. It's Christmas miracle! Best West Ham player by a mile this season, we need him. Iron Views @ironviews

NO ALEX SONG IN CAMEROON'S AFCON SQUAD. It's a Christmas miracle.