Egyptian Player Mohamed Shehata Praised for Giving Jacket to Ball Boy Amid Cold Weather

A heartwarming moment captured attention during the match between Egypt and Zimbabwe, held as part of the first round of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The protagonist of this moment was Egyptian national team player Mohamed Shehata.

Fans circulated a video clip from behind the scenes of the match, showing Mohamed Shehata alongside substitute players during warm-ups. He noticed one of the ball boys shivering due to the cold weather.

Without hesitation, the Egyptian midfielder promptly took off his jacket and offered it to the child, who hesitated for a moment before putting it on. This gesture was met with widespread applause and praise from both Moroccan and Egyptian fans present in the stands.

This humanitarian act received significant appreciation and was seen as a noble message reflecting the sporting and ethical values of players within African stadiums.

In the match, the Egyptian national team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe surprised Egypt with an early goal scored by Prince Dube in the 20th minute. Omar Marmoush then brought the Pharaohs back into the game with an equalizer in the 63rd minute, before Mohamed Salah sealed the win with a decisive goal in the 90th minute.

Following this victory, Egypt climbed to the top of their group with 3 points, level with South Africa. The two teams are set to face each other in an anticipated second-round clash scheduled for this coming Friday.