Egypt to Miss Mohamed Abdelmonem Against Malawi Due to Injury
Egypt head coach Ali Maher announced that defender Mohamed Abdelmonem will miss Friday evening’s match against Malawi in the third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying after suffering a minor hamstring tear while with French club Nice.
Egypt head coach Ali Maher announced that defender Mohamed Abdelmonem will miss the match against Malawi scheduled for Friday evening in the third round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, after suffering a minor tear in the hamstring muscles while with French club Nice.
Maher said Abdelmonem will remain in the national team’s camp until it ends, despite not being fit for the match, so he can attend the technical meetings and learn the coaching staff’s instructions. He noted that Abdelmonem could be available for the return match against Malawi if his recovery is complete.
According to the source, Egypt top Group Two with four points, ahead of Angola on goal difference, while Malawi have three points and South Sudan have none. The match will be played at nine in the evening on Friday Cairo time at Cairo International Stadium.