Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's next two Afcon games
Record seven-time champions Egypt have given an update on injured captain Mohamed Salah, saying the Liverpool forward will miss the next two games of the African Cup of Nations.
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Mohamed Salah Ruled Out Of Two AFCON Games As Senegal, Cape Verde Reach Last 16
Record seven-time champions Egypt were dealt a major blow on Friday as captain Mohamed Salah was ruled out of two Africa Cup of Nations games with a hamstring injury, while holders Senegal and Cape Verde qualified for the last 16. The Egyptian Football Association confirmed in a statement that Liverpool star Salah would not be able to return for his country unless they reach the quarter-finals at the tournament. The 31-year-old came off late in the first half of the Pharaohs' 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday.
Mohamed Salah injury revealed as Man City learn Liverpool and Arsenal title race impact
Fears over Mohamed Salah's injury have been tempered as the Liverpool star will miss Egypt's next two Africa Cup of Nations matches due to a back injury.
2023 AFCON: Senegal roar past Cameroon 3-1, Cape Verde through to knockouts
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Egypt's Salah to miss two Nations Cup games due to hamstring strain
ABIDJAN : Mohamed Salah will miss two Africa Cup of Nations games for Egypt after suffering a hamstring muscle strain during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Ghana, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Friday.
Title holders Senegal beat Cameroon to reach Africa Cup last 16
A few hours earlier, Cape Verde were the first country to secure a last-16 place by hammering Mozambique 3-0 in Abidjan.
Defending champions Senegal beat Cameroon to book last-16 place
Senegal’s midfielder #10 Sadio Mane shoots and scores his team’s third goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group C football match between Senegal and Cameroon at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro on January 19, 2024. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
AFCON: Pico Lopes and Cape Verde coast into last 16
The Cape Verde Islands, the smallest country competing at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, became the first to book their place in the next stage of the competition as they beat Mozambique 3-0 on Friday, with Dublin-born Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes helping to keep a clean sheet.