Hamdi and Mostafa doubtful for South Africa clash

AFCON 24 December 2025 at 16:36

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

Hossam Hassan may need to rethink his strategy against South Africa in the second matchday of Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations – AFCON 2025.

Indeed, both Mohamed Hamdi and Mostafa Mohamed, who picked up knocks against Zimbabwe (2-1), underwent medical tests on Wednesday night, and the results are far from reassuring.

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According to MBC Masr journalist Ahmed Abd Elbaset, Mohamed Hamdi is suffering from bruising with a pelvic hematoma. As for Mostafa Mohamed, he has a bruised ankle.

The coaching staff is expected to decide on the fate of both players this Thursday, December 25, determining whether they will be in the lineup against Bafana Bafana or not.

The Egypt–South Africa showdown is set for this Friday, December 26 at 15:00 GMT. The winner will secure a spot in the quarter-finals and take a crucial step toward topping Group B.

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