Egypt confirm 2 injuries after Zimbabwe clash in AFCON opener

The Egyptian national team has officially revealed details regarding the injuries sustained by left-back Mohamed Hamdy and striker Mostafa Mohamed during the Pharaohs’ opening match against Zimbabwe at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Egypt kicked off their AFCON campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in the first round of Group B matches. The encounter took place at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, as the Pharaohs secured three crucial points at the start of the tournament.

The Egyptian side is competing in Group B alongside South Africa, Angola, and Zimbabwe.

Dr. Mohamed Abou El-Ela, the national team’s physician, provided an update on the players’ medical conditions following examinations. He confirmed that Mohamed Hamdy suffered bruises accompanied by a hematoma in the pelvic bones.

Meanwhile, striker Mostafa Mohamed was diagnosed with an ankle contusion after undergoing medical scans following the Zimbabwe match.

When is Egypt’s next game in AFCON?

Egypt are set to face South Africa on Friday at 3:00 PM GMT in the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage, as the Pharaohs aim to build on their winning start.

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