Crack on the Field: Egypt's Lasheen Injured, Yet Pharaohs Clinch AFCON 2025 Group
29 December 2025
Injury Update
Dr. Mohamed Abu Al-Ala, head of Egypt's medical staff, outlined the injury suffered by Mohand Lasheen in the Angola match today briefly.
Egypt's team drew 0-0 with their Angolan opponents in the third and final group stage fixture of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, amid continued battle for group supremacy.
The Pharaohs advanced to the knockout round, finishing top of Group B with seven points this season.
Lasheen left the field in the 62nd minute, visibly affected, with Mohamed Shahat coming on.
The official statement said X-ray imaging confirmed a rib contusion for the player, indeed.
He will follow a treatment program to be ready for the Round of 16 match scheduled for Monday.
Egypt had beaten Zimbabwe 2-1 and South Africa 1-0 before the draw with Angola today.
Outlook and Next Steps
Punchline: If ribs could talk, they would say this match had a small crack of drama.
Punchline 2: Egypt may be in control, but the joke remains on the bench with the subs.
