Elneny ruled-out of Gabon due to injury, Egyptian FA reveal kingfut.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kingfut.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Ahead of their return fixture in Togo, Egypt national team doctor Mohamed Abo El-Ela has assured the injury suffered by the 24-year-old is not serious but the defender will not be risked in the game.
“Mohamed Hany’ injury is not worrying. The coaching staff led by Hossam El-Badry opted to rest and not risk him,” Mohamed Abo El-Ela told the media.
Ahmed Hegazi, meanwhile, has defended his side’s performance against Togo on Saturday, where they managed to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
The Pharaohs came under intense criticism from the fans for their not-too-impressive showings in the encounter despite the win.