Al Ahly star Emam Ashour escapes injury scare after Egypt’s defeat to South Africa

Egypt and Al Ahly midfielder Emam Ashour has escaped an injury scare after being substituted during the Pharaohs’ 1-0 friendly defeat to South Africa at Cairo International Stadium.

There were concerns over Ashour’s condition after he was taken off during the match, with fears that the influential midfielder could have suffered an injury.

However, those concerns have now been put to rest, with a source within the Egyptian national team confirming that Ashour is fit and did not sustain any injury.

The decision to withdraw the midfielder was purely tactical and was not related to a physical problem.

“Imam Ashour is fine, and the decision to substitute him in the Egypt-South Africa match was not due to injury, but rather technical,” the source confirmed.

The update will come as welcome news for both Egypt and Al Ahly, with Ashour continuing to play an important role for club and country.

Egypt ultimately suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to South Africa in Cairo, bringing their latest international assignment to a disappointing conclusion.

The Pharaohs had earlier drawn 0-0 with Angola before producing a commanding 5-0 victory over South Sudan.

Despite the setback against South Africa, the confirmation of Ashour’s fitness means Egypt avoid another concern ahead of their upcoming commitments.

Ashour will now be expected to return to club duty without an injury-related absence following the international break.