Egypt have revealed details of the injury suffered by Ahmed Fotouh, the Pharaohs and Zamalek left-back, during the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Sudan.
Fotouh sustained the injury during Tuesday's match and was forced to leave the pitch before the final whistle.
What Is Ahmed Fotouh's Injury?
Egypt confirmed that Ahmed Fotouh suffered a thigh bruise after experiencing discomfort during the match against South Sudan.
Fotouh started the game for Egypt before being substituted in the 53rd minute after being affected by the injury.
Karim Hafez replaced Fotouh as Egypt continued the match and maintained their advantage over South Sudan.
How Long Will Ahmed Fotouh Be Out?
Egypt have not yet announced a specific recovery period for Ahmed Fotouh.
His expected absence will depend on how his condition develops and his response to treatment and medical monitoring.
The player is expected to undergo further assessment in the coming period to determine his readiness for the upcoming matches.
Egypt's Result Against South Sudan
Egypt secured a convincing 5-0 victory over South Sudan to record their first win in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
The Pharaohs had opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Angola before recording a five-goal victory in the second round.
The result moved Egypt to four points, putting them at the top of Group B, while South Sudan remained without a point.
Egypt's Goalscorers Against South Sudan
Several Egypt players impressed during the match, with Omar Marmoush scoring twice in the second half.
Mostafa Mohamed, Ibrahim Adel and Hamza Abdelkarim scored the other three goals as Egypt completed a 5-0 victory.
The announcement regarding Ahmed Fotouh's injury came after Egypt produced a strong performance and collected three important points in their qualifying campaign.
What is Ahmed Fotouh's injury?
He suffered a thigh bruise, according to the Egypt national team.
When did Ahmed Fotouh leave the match?
He was substituted in the 53rd minute.
Who replaced Ahmed Fotouh?
Karim Hafez replaced him.
Has Egypt announced Fotouh's absence period?
No specific absence period has been announced yet.
How many points does Egypt have?
Egypt have four points after two qualifying matches.
