Several officials from the Egyptian Football Federation slaughtered a calf to distribute its meat to the underprivileged, aiming to realign the course of the Egyptian national team in the continental tournament, particularly addressing the injury crisis afflicting the Pharaohs.
Mohamed Salah, the captain of the Egyptian national team and a star for Liverpool, suffered a hamstring injury during the match against Ghana in the second round of the group stage.
He left for treatment in England.
Additionally, goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy exited the tournament and headed to Germany for treatment after sustaining a shoulder dislocation.
This innovative move by the Egyptian Football Federation is seen as an attempt to symbolically ward off misfortune and enhance the team’s fortunes in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The decision reflects the determination of the Egyptian football community to find solutions and overcome challenges during the prestigious continental competition.
In the midst of the tournament, where teams are competing fiercely for glory, the Egyptian national team faces not only on-field challenges but also the psychological impact of key players succumbing to injuries.
