AFCON 2025: Egypt making arrangement for injured Mohamed Hamdy to undergo surgery in Germany

Egypt defender Mohamed Hamdy has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after sustaining a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the Pharaohs’ Round of 16 clash against Benin at the Agadir Stadium on Monday.

Following the match, medical examinations and X-rays confirmed the severity of the injury. Egypt national team doctor, Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Ela, disclosed that Hamdy suffered a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, an injury that requires surgical treatment.

As a result, the player has been excluded from the technical staff’s plans for the rest of the tournament, dealing a significant blow to Egypt’s squad as they continue their AFCON 2025 campaign.

Africasoccer understands that the Egyptian Football Association is currently stepping up efforts to secure a travel visa for Hamdy to Germany, where he is expected to undergo surgery on the injured ligament before commencing a structured rehabilitation and treatment programme.