Silent after a 0-3 shock: Afsha’s injury question haunts Egypt’s Arab Cup exit
9 December 2025
Post-match silence from Egypt's second team
The Egypt national team's second string refused to comment on the defeat to Jordan and bowed out of the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar at the group stage.
Egypt, led by Helmi Toulan, fell 0-3 to Jordan at Beit Stadium in the third round of Group C.
The Pharaohs finished third with two points, earned from draws with Kuwait and the UAE in the opening two games.
Quiet moments and Afsha's moment
After the match, the Egyptian players remained silent and declined interviews in the mixed zone, according to footage aired by Al Kass TV.
A clip showed players such as Akram Tawfik, Mohamed Shreef, Mohamed Elneny, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, and Marwan Hamdi with solemn expressions.
Afsha sparked questions about an injury, appearing to limp as he crossed the mixed zone.
Afsha's start, a possible injury, and the Kuwait opener reference
Afsha started against Jordan after coming on as a substitute in Kuwait and the UAE, and he scored the opener from a penalty against the Blue in the opening game.
Karim Fouad left the field on crutches after an injury in a training session ahead of the Kuwait match.
Punchline 1: If silence were a tactic, Egypt would have a trophy case full of conversations that never happened.
Punchline 2: Afsha's limp? Just dramatic flair for next season—tickets sold at halftime.
