Egypt's Mohamed Hamdy Ruled Out of AFCON 2025 After ACL Tear
05 January 2026at19:38
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced on Monday evening the nature of the injury sustained by national team player Mohamed Hamdy.
The EFA confirmed that Hamdy suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), an injury that will prevent him from participating in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) "Morocco 2025" tournament.
Hamdy had to be stretchered off and transported by ambulance to the hospital in the 46th minute of Egypt's Round of 16 match against Benin.
Q&A
Why was Mohamed Hamdy stretchered off during Egypt's match?
Mohamed Hamdy was stretchered off in the 46th minute of Egypt's Round of 16 match against Benin after sustaining an injury. The EFA confirmed it was a ruptured ACL, ruling him out of AFCON 2025.
How does Mohamed Hamdy's injury affect Egypt's AFCON 2025 squad?
Mohamed Hamdy's ruptured ACL injury means he will be unable to participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations "Morocco 2025" tournament, as confirmed by the Egyptian Football Association.