Egypt's Hamdi and Mustafa Mohamed Sidelined: AFCON 2025 Injury Update Ahead of South Africa Clash
Egypt's Mohamed Hamdi and Mostafa Mohamed sustained injuries in the AFCON 2025 opener against Zimbabwe. Hamdi left the field in the 81st minute; Mustafa Mohamed also picked up an injury before the final whistle. Medical officials confirmed Hamdi's bruise and pelvic hematoma, while Mustafa Mohamed suffered an ankle knock. Both players begin intensive rehabilitation, aiming to be fit for Friday's Group B match against South Africa. Egypt leads Group B at three points, tied with South Africa, ahead of the second round.