Ahmed Hegazi, the Egyptian national team defender, sustained a serious head injury during the match against Mozambique currently taking place at the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium.
The encounter between Egypt and Mozambique is part of the opening round of Group Two matches in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Côte d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11.
In the 68th minute, Ahmed Hegazi experienced a violent collision with a Mozambican forward, resulting in a head injury with visible bleeding.
The medical staff promptly intervened to treat him, and after receiving medical attention, Hegazi returned to the field to continue the match.
Despite Hegazi’s resilience, Mozambique currently leads Egypt with a score of 2-1.
Mustafa Mohamed secured the opening goal for Egypt in the second minute of the match, but Mozambique responded strongly.
The equalizing goal came in the 55th minute, with Mozambique securing the lead in the 58th minute through a goal by Clezio Baqui.
This unforeseen injury adds a layer of intensity to the already high-stakes tournament.
The football community awaits updates on Ahmed Hegazi’s condition as the match continues, highlighting the physical demands and challenges faced by players in top-tier competitions.
