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.