Al Ahly’s Mohamed Magdy Afsha undergoes successful appendix surgery

Al Ahly midfielder Mohamed Magdy “Afsha” has undergone successful surgery to remove his appendix, the Egyptian club has announced.

Al Ahly doctor Ahmed Gaballah said the 29-year-old had laparoscopic surgery after suffering severe abdominal pain in recent hours.

Afsha is being kept under medical observation at a Cairo hospital, where his condition is being monitored by Alaa Mamoun, deputy head of Al Ahly’s medical staff.

The midfielder has played eight matches in all competitions for Al Ahly this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

Al Ahly are preparing to face Pyramids in the ninth round of the Egyptian Premier League on 23 November.

They are second in the Egyptian Premier League table with 20 points, four points behind leaders Pyramids.