Tunisian international Issam Jemaa sustained an injury during the semi-final first leg match between his club Al Kuwait and Al Ittifaq in the AF Cup, which raises concerns about his availability for the final day of the CAN 2013 qualifiers.
Jemaa had to be taken out on a stretcher in the 70th minute of play during the semi-final match. The player, who had scored twice in the 7th and 11th minutes before his exit, is reported to be suffering from a muscle strain according to the club doctors.
This injury could potentially lead to Jemaa’s absence in the return match of the CAN 2013 qualifiers against Sierra Leone. In the first leg, the two teams played to a 1-1 draw. The extent of Jemaa’s injury and his recovery timeline will likely determine his availability for the crucial qualifier match.
