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Egypt's Hamdi Leaves Morocco for ACL Surgery Ahead of AFCON Semifinal

11 January 2026

Egypt's Hamdi Leaves Morocco for ACL Surgery Ahead of AFCON Semifinal
Hamdi travels to Germany for ACL surgery ahead of AFCON semifinal.

Hamdi Heads to Germany for ACL Surgery

Mohamed Hamdi, a key Egypt midfielder, left Morocco at 6:00 PM Cairo time today, bound for Germany to undergo ACL surgery after tearing his knee ligament.

Team Medicine Arranges January 15 Procedure

Ibrahim Hassan, Egypt's manager, said the medical teams, led by Dr. Abu Alaa, coordinated with Pyramids FC to schedule the operation for January 15 in Germany.

Hamdi sustained a serious injury during Egypt's Round of 16 clash with Benin in AFCON 2025.

Egypt will meet Senegal in the semifinals, scheduled for Wednesday evening.

Punchline 1: If ACLs had frequent flyer miles, Hamdi's would be in premium cabin by now.

Punchline 2: In football's great comedy, a knee break becomes a German warranty — here’s hoping for a strong comeback.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Mohammed Hamdi?

He sustained an ACL tear during Egypt's AFCON 2025 Round of 16 win over Benin.

Where will the surgery take place and when?

In Germany, scheduled for January 15, arranged through the national team medical staff and Pyramids FC.

Who will Egypt play in the AFCON semifinals?

Senegal, on Wednesday evening.